Power Imbalance, Bullying and Harassment in Academia and the Glocal (Local and Global) Workplace.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Patel, Fay.

Series:

Bullying and Victimization

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Bullying.

Bullying in universities and colleges.

Bullying in the workplace.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (306 pages)

Other Title:

Power Imbalance, Bullying and Harassment in Academia and the Glocal

Place of Publication:

New York : Nova Science Publishers, Incorporated, 2021.

Summary:

"The book Power Imbalance, Bullying and Harassment in Academia and the Glocal (Local and Global) Workplace introduces a candid and open discussion on a sensitive topic. Breaking the "code of silence" on bullying and harassment (including sexual harassment) in academia and the glocal workplace is the central focus of the book. The author advocates a call to action to hold perpetrators and the executive leadership teams of higher education institutions and corporate organizations accountable and responsible for bullying and harassment behaviors in the glocal (local and global) workplace. The book aims to raise the bar for ethical considerations in working with employees who may be vulnerable in the glocal workplace; to call out the perpetrators of bullying and harassment in the glocal workplace and academia; to ensure that the mental wellbeing of employees is a priority; to place responsibility and accountability for bullying and harassment on the shoulders of the executive leadership of international higher education institutions and corporations; and to call upon stakeholder groups to shatter the "code of silence" with a youtoobullyharrasser movement. Employers are expected to enhance their vigilance on the matter of bullying and harassment and to report perpetrators through a national and international monitoring system which names the perpetrators and prevents them from causing harm in their current organization and from moving surreptitiously to other workplace communities. This book is an account of bullying and harassment in academia and other workplaces written by those who experienced and/or witnessed bullying and harassment. It includes chapters on the political economic factors influencing equity, diversity and inclusion agendas over decades; the impact of bullying and harassment in the COVID-19 period when various communities are vulnerable; and critically reviews and presents real-life scenarios in academia and the glocal workplace which are both covert and overt. However, these underhanded activities, often with the knowledge and approval of executive leadership, remain unchallenged by employees and stakeholder groups because of the threat of loss of one's livelihood. The contributors bring valuable insights into the covert operations of the perpetrators, who are sometimes the executive leaders (women and men) themselves. This book is essential for understanding the dark web of deceit, lies, conspiracies and mobbing cultures which ensnares innocent targets, across glocal organizational contexts. Profiles and descriptors within the chapters and case studies act as alert signals to identify bullies. The contributors bring personal, creative and academic perspectives together, offering the readership sobering and authentic accounts of traumatic experiences and challenges in the glocal workplace"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Intro

Dedication

Gratitude

Special Dedication to the COVID-19 Deceased (2020-2021)

Contents

Foreword

References

Preface

Unmasking Bullying and Harassment

Introduction

Challenging the Academy and the Corporate Workplace

Part One - Overview of International Perspectives

Part Two - Bullying And Harassment Case Studies

Who are the Contributors?

Conclusion

Acknowledgments

Part One

Overview of International Perspectives

Chapter 1

Power Imbalance, Bullying and Harassment in Academia and the Glocal Workplace: Call for Action

Abstract

Call to Action and Justice for Change

Terminology Clarified - Power Imbalance, Bullying and Harassment

Victims, Targets and Traumatized Employees/Traumatized Individuals and Groups

Systemic Bullying

Bullying

Incivility and Harassment

Incivility

Mobbing and Mobbing Crew

Harassment

Sexual Harassment

The Color of Apartheid: From a South African Lived Experience Perspective

Institutional Racism

Structural Racism

Race, Racism and Systemic Racism

Conscious, Sub-Conscious and 'Unconscious' Bias?

"People of Color" (contested label)

Power Base, Power Differentials and the Imbalance of Power

Reason Why Bullying Thrives in Academia

Call for Action against Bullying and Harassment in Academia and Glocal Workplaces

Chapter 2

Challenging the Politics of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI): From Exclusion 'for Profit' to Inclusion 'for Profit'

Defining the Boundaries and Ambiguities of EDI (Equity, Diversity and Inclusion)

Equity, Equality and Parity

Diversity

Inclusion

Overview and Discussion of Exclusionary and Inclusionary 'for Profit' Agendas

Politics of Inclusionary versus Exclusionary 'for Profit' EDI.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion - A New Mantra at What Human Cost?

The Scramble for EDI Packages and Agendas

Recommended Alternative to the Recruitment of a Single EDI Advocate

Returning to the Overarching Politics of the EDI Agenda

Chapter 3

Women (Mis)leading Other Women: Negative Impact of Queen Bee Leadership

Matriarch Power and Control

Beyond the Matriarch: Beyond Domestic Leadership

The Modern Matriarch: The Queen Bee

Chapter 4

Employee and Employer Rights, Responsibilities and Accountabilities: Beyond COVID-19

International Labor Law Guidelines

COVID-19 Pandemic: Impact on Vulnerable Communities

International Labor Law Policies and Protections

Employer Responsibility and Accountability and the Law

Employee Human Rights Protections

Challenges and Dilemmas

Chapter 5

Leadership without a Moral Robe: Naked Emperors/Empresses and All Their Men and Women

Exposed: So, Who Are Our Naked Emperors and/or Empresses in Leadership, Then?

Exposed: Former Provost of the Michigan State University, USA

Martin Philbert

Exposed: Former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Adelaide, Australia

Peter Rathjen

Exposed: Sexual Harassment started at Law School in Sydney [Australia]

It Was a Taste of What Was to Come

Exposed: Former Professor at University of King's College - Charged with Historical Sexual Harassment (Canada)

Ethical Leadership and the Moral Code

The 4S Model of Ethical Leadership

Code of Conduct for Ethical Leadership

Exploring Exceptional Leadership Attributes

Leadership Personas of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0).

Alternate Leadership Persona in the Real World of Work

1. Immoral "Hit Squad" Leadership Persona

Asian Pacific Higher Education Transnational Institution

Synopsis

Outcome

2. Discriminatory Persona

Canadian Higher Education Institution

3. Stalker Persona

4. The Female Boss Persona

Australian Higher Education Institution

5. Surveillance Persona

6. Man in Charge Persona

Revisiting the Critical Questions: Executive Search Committee and Leadership Retreat Dialogue

Chapter 6

Bullying, Harassment and Sexual Harassment in Academia and the Glocal Workplace: Survey Synopsis 2020

Methodology and Data Gathering

Discussion

General Data About Respondent Demographics

Witness to or Experience of Bullying and Harassment

Rank and Position Title of the Offender

Overt and Covert Incidents of Bullying and Harassment

Demographic of the Perpetrator

Policies on Bullying and Harassment Implemented

General Feedback on Bullying and Harassment in the Workplace

Reporting of Bullying and Harassment Incidents

Key Concerns about the Bullying Culture

Structural Racism, Bullying and Harassment Culture in Academia

Stop Protecting the Bullies in Executive Leadership and Middle Management

Fear of Reprisal

Concluding Comments

Chapter 7

Not So Final Chapter: Untold Stories

Anecdotal Evidence about Harassment and Bullying

Executive Leadership Bullies Hold You Back in Tenure and Promotion

Discrimination in Promotion Decision.

New Zealand Higher Education Institution

Holding Back Promotion

Overlooked for Promotion

Her Boss Called Her a Super Bitch

Deans Hired a New Manager to Fire Employee

Domestic Violence among Two Academics

Asian Pacific Transnational Higher Education Institution

A Kangaroo Court Ousts Senior Human Resources Female Staff

Denial of Medical Leave to a "Person of Color"

Employees Should Not Have Known These Stories

Selected Extracts from the Article by Wilkinson, 2020

Shifting Gear from a Status of Top Employee to a Workplace Target

Extracts from the Article by Ledet, 2016

IHEIs Responsible for Destruction of International Student Career Aspirations

Indian International Student Success Blocked

Indonesian Students in Australia

Saudi Arabian Students in Australia

Yemeni Student Held Back One Term

Code of Silence and Intellectual Property Theft

The Color of Politics

Part Two Bullying and Harassment Case Studies

Case Study 1

Deconstructing Whiteness in Academia and the Glocal Workplace

Literature Overview

Power Imbalance and Race

Cultural Impact of Race

Leadership Qualities in Academia

and Glocal Workplaces

Recommendations

Case Study 2

Go Back Where You Came From

Abstract.

Introduction

Australian versus the 'Other':

Perceptions, Perspectives and Behaviors

Assertiveness, Aggression and 'Loud' Behavior: A Matter of Interpretation?

Responsibility and Accountability of Workplace Communities and Leaders

Case Study 3

Staying Whole and Grounded in the Neoliberal University

Jayyu's Story

Context

Woundedness: Tokenism

Woundedness: Colonization, Racism, and Gender-Based Discrimination

Woundedness: Our Communication Styles and not Being Allowed to Grapple with Complexity of Issues

Some Recommendations

Conclusion: Wounded but Resilient

Case Study 4

Wounded Women: Assault on Psychological, Physical and Social Wellbeing at the Workplace and at Home

Alicia's Story

The Path to Healing

Case Study 5

Of Race and Racism: A South African Apartheid Legacy

I Am a Child of Apartheid and This Is My Story

Psychosocial Abuse at the Workplace

Courage Over Comfort or Comfort Over Courage?

Case Study 6

Insidious Plots: Executive Leadership Incompetence, Bullying and Victimization

Anhat's Story

Race and Gender: Discriminatory Factors

Historical Context - The Transnational Institution as a Local Workplace

HR Decentralization Strategy

Impact on Self (and Family)

Critical Reflection

Concluding Remarks

Case Study 7

Bullying and Harassment in Academia: Reclaiming Voice and Visibility

Impact on Self

About the Poems -

Expressions of Voice and Visibility

Upsidé and Downside of Power Imbalance.

Responsibility for the Training and Development of Executive Leadership Teams.

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ISBN:

9781536198782

1-5361-9878-1