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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
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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
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Security management
Strategy
Studies
Threats
Violence
Work environment
Workplace violence
Workplaces
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