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Petty Tyranny

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As ever, different surveys report different findings on workplace bullying. Some suggest around half of all staff have experienced it and nearly 80 per cent have witnessed it. It apparently happens everywhere, causes distress, stress and absenteeism, lowers turnover and reduces productivity.

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© 2008 Adrian Furnham

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Furnham, A. (2008). Petty Tyranny. In: Management Intelligence. Palgrave Macmillan, London. https://doi.org/10.1057/9780230227439_49

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