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“A Study of Nature and Prevalence of Mobbing Amongst Teachers in Higher Education in Pune”


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1 Department of Management Sciences, SPPU, Pune, India
2 Department of Management Sciences, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, India
 

The purpose of the study was to understand the prevalence and nature of mobbing amongst teachers in higher education. Area was Pune. Simple Descriptive Statistics was used. Online survey was conducted with the survey monkey. sample size was 50. Study found that 45% (21) for sample size of 50 directly experienced mobbing. 70%(35) were affected. There are supports and participants of mobbing. Target was manipulated so the he does not notice aggressive intent of the acts. Study found that Mobbing affects negatively teaching performance, team work and general work life of targets. Administrative measures can be developed in the light of new understanding for current and future challenges. Targeted Teachers can manage stress and make better work and career choices. New understanding with further studies will provide solid ground for policy work of Government bodies. Colleagues and families of target can develop symphatic approach toward target.

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Workplace Mobbing, Workplace Bullying, Challenges of Higher Education in Pune, Team Work, Stess Management, Policy Development, Well Being of Teachers.
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Pratap Kesher Navayan
Department of Management Sciences, SPPU, Pune, India
C. M. Chitale
Department of Management Sciences, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, India

Abstract


The purpose of the study was to understand the prevalence and nature of mobbing amongst teachers in higher education. Area was Pune. Simple Descriptive Statistics was used. Online survey was conducted with the survey monkey. sample size was 50. Study found that 45% (21) for sample size of 50 directly experienced mobbing. 70%(35) were affected. There are supports and participants of mobbing. Target was manipulated so the he does not notice aggressive intent of the acts. Study found that Mobbing affects negatively teaching performance, team work and general work life of targets. Administrative measures can be developed in the light of new understanding for current and future challenges. Targeted Teachers can manage stress and make better work and career choices. New understanding with further studies will provide solid ground for policy work of Government bodies. Colleagues and families of target can develop symphatic approach toward target.

Keywords


Workplace Mobbing, Workplace Bullying, Challenges of Higher Education in Pune, Team Work, Stess Management, Policy Development, Well Being of Teachers.

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