Psychological Violence in the Workplace

Taylor & Francis

Psychological Violence in the WorkplaceNew perspectives and shifting frameworks\nAuthor(s): Emily Schindeler, Janet Ransley, Danielle Reynald\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9780367596026, 978-0367596026\nSynopsis\nViolence is defined by the World Health Organisation as the intentional use of physical force or power, threatened or actual, which either results in or has a high likelihood of resulting in injury, death, or psychological harm. But while physical violence is seen as unacceptable, why is psychological violence still treated as a secondary concern?\n\nThis timely book challenges the way harm and violence in the workplace have been conceptualised, translated into law and presented in organisational and management discourse. The authors argue that addressing psychological violence warrants a fresh approach that acknowledges the limits of current thinking and that centres on protecting the values of ethical .