Risk in Contemporary Economy (Jun 2017)

The Mobbing Phenomene and its Impact on the Employees Activity

  • Georgiana Tatiana BONDAC,
  • Maria Luiza HRESTIC,
  • Crenguta Ileana SINISI

DOI
https://doi.org/10.18662/lumproc.rce2017.1.23
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 1
pp. 274 – 283

Abstract

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Mobbing is a less known phenomenon, but its effects are real and worrying. This is a form of psychological abuse encountered at work by any of the superiors or colleagues through repeated aggressive acts. This article defines the notion of mobbing, presents its conceptual delimitations and dynamics, drawing attention to its impact on the employees' activity, as well as measures to counteract this phenomenon. Organizations should pay more attention to mobbing problems at the workplace as it significantly affects the employee's performance.