Workplace violence: a case in Malaysian higher education institute

Purpose - The objective of this study is to examine the factors that contribute to workplace violence in one of the higher education institutes that is based in Malaysia.Design methodology approach - The paper's approach is to use a survey, SPSS and multiple regression analysis.Findings - The f...

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Published in:Business strategy series 2012, Vol.13 (6), p.274-283
Main Authors: Al-Omari, Mohammad Ahmad, Johari, Husna, Suan Choo, Ling
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Authoritarianism
Behavior
Business
Communication
Design engineering
Education
Emotional abuse
Employees
Higher education
Human resource management
Literature reviews
Management
Management styles
Multiple regression analysis
Murders & murder attempts
Occupational safety
Security management
Strategy
Studies
Threats
Violence
Work environment
Workplace violence
Workplaces
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Summary:Purpose - The objective of this study is to examine the factors that contribute to workplace violence in one of the higher education institutes that is based in Malaysia.Design methodology approach - The paper's approach is to use a survey, SPSS and multiple regression analysis.Findings - The findings show that there is a positive significant relationship between the working environment and workplace violence, while the other factors, co-worker relationship and management style, show no relationship with workplace violence.Originality value - The study will improve management understanding of which factors affect workplace violence. By increasing their knowledge on the above, this can assist the management to take preventive action to minimize workplace violence in the organization.
ISSN:1751-5637
1751-5645
DOI:10.1108/17515631211286119