Problematic Relationships In The Workplace

Download or read book Problematic Relationships in the Workplace written by Janie M. Harden Fritz and published by Peter Lang. This book was released on 2006 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Understanding and minimizing problematic relationships in the workplace are goals shared by those who work in and lead organizations as well as those who study organizations. This volume explores troublesome behaviors and patterns that shape relationships (e.g., hostility, bullying, incivility, and ostracism), presents insights gained from in-depth work on contexts and frameworks, and addresses the potential to restore these relationships to greater wellbeing. Written by leading experts on problematic relationships in the workplace, this volume combines scholarship with applications that will be valuable in any organization. The new contributions in this second volume of this title extend the first volume's work by exploring cutting-edge and emerging issues in the field.