WORKPLACE BULLYING AMONG FEMALE FACULTY MEMBERS IN HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS: AN EXPLORATORY STUDY FROM HARYANA
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https://doi.org/10.69980/6k62vf65Keywords:
Workplace Bullying, Female Faculty, Higher Education Institutions, Organizational Climate, Human Resource ManagementAbstract
Workplace bullying has become a serious organizational and human resource management concern because it negatively affects employees’ psychological well-being, workplace relationships and institutional effectiveness. The objective of the current study is to determine the main aspects of workplace bullying among female faculty members employed by particular Haryana higher education institutions. For the study, a descriptive research approach was chosen. A sample of 260 respondents was chosen using proportionate stratified selection from the population of 4,136 female faculty members from ten chosen universities. A systematic questionnaire with a five-point Likert scale from Strongly Agree to Strongly Disagree was used to gather primary data. The underlying aspects of workplace bullying were determined using Principal Component Analysis (PCA) with Varimax Rotation. Person-Related Bullying, Work-Related Bullying, Career-Related Bullying, Social Exclusion and Intimidation-Related Bullying were the five main dimensions identified by the research. The findings show that bullying at work is a complex problem that involves intimidation, exclusionary behavior, career-related limitations, job pressure and interpersonal animosity. The report emphasizes how important it is for universities to provide encouraging work environments, strong anti-bullying regulations, counselling programs and open grievance procedures. Resolving workplace bullying can boost institutional efficacy, develop relationships at work and promote employee well-being.
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