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Academics’ perceptions of bullying at work: insights from Pakistan

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posted on 2018-05-30, 00:00 authored by S Ahmad, R Kalim, Ahmad KaleemAhmad Kaleem
© 2017, © Emerald Publishing Limited. Purpose: Despite an extensive history of research into workplace bullying and the psychosomatic harm associated with it in western contexts, research into the occurrence and manifestation of bullying behavior in the academic workplaces of non-western countries is sparse. In response to this gap, the purpose of this paper is to start a research conversation by reporting an empirical enquiry into the occurrence, forms and perceptions of workplace bullying among academics in Pakistan. Design/methodology/approach: This study was conducted with a representative sample of academics in a large Pakistani province through a cross-sectional survey. Findings: This study reveals that workplace bullying is prevalent among academics in the Pakistani context, with up to half of them regularly exposed to practices such as excessive work monitoring, undermining of professional competence, lack of recognition of work contributions and obstruction of important work-related matters. Research limitations/implications: The findings underscore the need for developing broader institutional actions, clear policies and grievance procedures to discourage bullying at work in Pakistan. Higher educational managers will find the results useful for development of anti-bullying policies and codes of conduct. Originality/value: This is the first study to examine the perceptions, occurrence and demographic risk factors associated with workplace bullying among academics in the Pakistani context.

History

Volume

31

Issue

2

Start Page

204

End Page

220

Number of Pages

16

ISSN

0951-354X

Publisher

Emerald

Peer Reviewed

  • Yes

Open Access

  • No

Acceptance Date

2016-08-03

External Author Affiliations

Monash University; University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan

Era Eligible

  • Yes

Journal

International Journal of Educational Management

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