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Workplace Bullying and the Polemic of Subjectivity and Intent

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Abstract

Initially, this chapter considers subjectivity, starting with a discussion of its conceptual background. It is revealed that social scientists consider subjectivity differently depending on their background. Scholars who choose the individual level of analysis (e.g. psychologists) see subjectivity as the sensations and cognitions of individuals as they respond to stimuli eventually resulting in a behaviour. Researchers working at the group and social levels (e.g. sociologists) consider subjectivity to be both between people as well as an intrapersonal process. These social processes need to be understood in order to grasp fully the move towards including workplace culture as an element in research. Hence, three questions which consider the polemics of subjectivity in workplace bullying and harassment are addressed: how we conceptualize the topic, how subjectivity affects the actors (including definition) and how it impacts our research.

Subsequently, the second topic addressed is intent, which has received little attention in workplace bullying and harassment, the reasons for which begin the section. The scant research that includes intent is examined, with most work centring on the bully/harasser and others’ perceptions of them. Intent is important for organizations when considering their judgement on the outcome for a bullying with (or without) intent. As we seek better insight into the workplace bullying and harassing processes, there is a role for intent to receive wider discussion.

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Rayner, C. (2018). Workplace Bullying and the Polemic of Subjectivity and Intent. In: D'Cruz, P., Noronha, E., Notelaers, G., Rayner, C. (eds) Concepts, Approaches and Methods. Handbooks of Workplace Bullying, Emotional Abuse and Harassment, vol 1. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-5334-4_5-1

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