Chapter 46 - Bullying at Scandinavian Business University

Robyn V. Remke

Synopsis

Rochelle, a faculty member at Scandinavia Business University, is preparing to oversee her undergraduate student Amy’s thesis defense. As the meeting nears, she deals with resistance from the thesis committee censor, Bernard, who is a practitioner and expert in the local business community. Bernard vehemently disagrees with the theoretical base of Amy’s entire project and believes Amy should receive a failing grade for her thesis project. Rochelle tries to convince Bernard of the theory validity, while trying to find support from local administration and fellow faculty to help her deal with Bernard’s hostility.

Keywords: Bullying, Workplace Emotion, Social Support, Stress, Gender

Key Takeaways and Take a Stand Form

Key Takeaways

  1. It is important for organizations to have policies and support structures in place to protect employees from bullying and other hostile behaviors.
  2. Emotional stress on the job can lead to burnout if not handled promptly and effectively.
  3. Employees should be aware of policies and support in place to help with emotional stress.
  4. Employees should find creative ways to address workplace bullying, including depending on coworkers as critical sources of support in stressful workplace situations.

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