Distinguishing between workplace bullying, harassment and violence: A risk management approach

Journal of Occupational Health and Safety - Australia and New Zealand

Volumn 25, Issue 6, 2009, Pages 439-449

  Caponegghia, C ^a   Wyatt, A ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF NEW SOUTH WALES   (Australia)

Author keywords

Conflict; Harassment; Risk management; Violence; Workplace bullying

Indexed keywords

EID: 76649124912     PISSN: 08156409     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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