Questions from Human Resource Management

Q: Is workforce bullying different from sexual harassment? Explain.

Is workforce bullying different from sexual harassment? Explain.

Q: How could you estimate the cost of workplace bullying?

How could you estimate the cost of workplace bullying?

Q: Mental health problems often have a negative stigma. What, if

Mental health problems often have a negative stigma. What, if anything, do you think companies can do to reduce this stigma?

Q: Recognizing the importance of mental health in the workplace seems like the

Recognizing the importance of mental health in the workplace seems like the only moral thing to do. Yet, employers face difficulties in effectively dealing with this area. For example, mental health i...

Q: Mental health problems can be caused by many factors outside of the

Mental health problems can be caused by many factors outside of the workplace. For example, genetics and family life may predispose or cause mental health difficulties. Nonetheless, these difficulties...

Q: What outcomes might be associated with an incident of workplace violence?

What outcomes might be associated with an incident of workplace violence? For example, a worker who experiences abuse and harassment might file a lawsuit against the employer. What other costs might b...

Q: How could you develop a workplace culture that reduces the chances of

How could you develop a workplace culture that reduces the chances of violence in the workplace?

Q: Conflict can be a precursor to violence in the workplace. However

Conflict can be a precursor to violence in the workplace. However, supervisors can be reluctant to deal with this warning sign and opt to see whether things work themselves out. Why do you think there...