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ENG 1503 ASSIGNMENT 12024
Due date: 13 March 2024
Unique number: 285853
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1.1 In paragraph 1, the author states that bullying is a word synonymous with
the type of conduct expected in school playgrounds. It is not a word that is
usually associated with the workplace. In your own words, discuss 2
plausible factors from the text that may contribute to the prevalence of
workplace bullying. Provide 2 of your own examples.
Two plausible factors from the text that may contribute to the prevalence of
workplace bullying are the abuse of coercive power and harassment. The
abuse of coercive power by an individual or group of individuals in the workplace
and may involve aggressive behaviour in which someone repeatedly causes another
person injury or discomfort. This type of bullying includes insulting, and intimidating
behaviour.It also involve verbal bullying which include threats, shaming, hostile
teasing, and racism. Harassment constitutes a barrier to equity and equality in the
workplace, it also include bullying. A hostile work environment can be present where
conduct has a negative impact on the employee’s ability to work and/or on their
personal well-being. Therefore the abuse of coercive power and harassment
contribute to the prevalence of workplace bullying through insults and racism.
1.2 In your own words, summarise three main points reflected in paragraph 2
and provide at least 1 relevant example from the text and 1 example of your
own
The three main points reflected in paragraph are types of bullying which are the
abuse of coercive power by an individual or group of individuals in the workplace,
aggressive behaviour in which someone repeatedly causes another person injury or
discomfort and verbal bullying. The abuse of coercive power by an individual or
group of individuals in the workplace includes insulting and constant negative
judgement. Aggressive behaviour in which someone repeatedly causes another
person injury or discomfort include demeaning or intimidating behaviour that lowers
the self-esteem or self-confidence of an employee and shouting. Verbal bullying
which include threats and criticism.
1.3 In your own words, discuss 3 subjective or unjustifiable ways in which
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