BY

ABHI S EK MI S HRA
ADI TI S EN
BI S WANATH MAJ UMDAR
DEBOJ YOTI MUKHERJ EE
A CASE STUDY ON
WORKPLACE BULLIES
Madhu was
humiliated by her
boss in a staff
meeting.
She realized even if
she voiced
interesting ideas
people were
irritated and
jealous of her.
She was ostracized
by the group as
being a snob when
she did not join the
gripe session.
She had to resign and
find another job.
WORKPLACE
BULLIES:
1) Distributive Justice It looks at
peoples perceptions of the fairness of
outcomes that they received.

2)Procedural Justice It refers to
peoples perceptions of the fairness of the
procedures used to determine the
outcomes that they receive.

3)Interactional Justice It was found that
individuals appraise the fairness of the
interpersonal treatment they receive during
decision-making procedures and outcome
distributions.

->Informational justice refers
to fairness perceptions that the decision maker
is truthful and provides adequate justifications
for decisions.

-> Interpersonal justice refers
to treating people with dignity and respect.




Workplace
bullying
demonstrates
a lack of
Interactional
justice
More
specifically it
shows a lack of
Interpersonal
justice.
Madhu was
not treated
with dignity
and respect.
2
Steps to Reduce
Ignore the bully.
Open communication with higher authority.
Avoid getting into internal politics.
Conscious about workplace environment.
Treat colleagues equal respect.



Effective Strategies
Employee Engagement.
Strengthening the internal procedure and high end
needs.
Communication should be open among employees
with higher authority.
Pleasant work environment
Avoid gossips and discourage comparison.
Inculcate emotional intelligence and self driven
quantities among employees.
Avoid surpassing.

Least effective strategies
Leaving the job.
Not addressing the issues to the higher authority.
Lack of transparency.
Not reacting to your peers problem.
Help your colleagues
Would first see the authority level.
Understand the problem.
Motivate the victims.
Mentor her to come out from the situation.
Stand on her behalf.