Asian Journal of Research in Business Economics and Management
Year : 2012, Volume : 2, Issue : 3
First page : ( 167) Last page : ( 175)
Online ISSN : 2249-7307.

A review - Management role and commitment towards workplace violence

Mrs. Gunasundari K.*, Ph.D(PT) Research Scholar, Dr. Ravindran G.**, Assistant Professor

* Karpagam University, Coimbatore –  641021

** PG Department of Commerce, TK Government Arts College, Vriddhachalam-606001

Online published on 13 March, 2012.

Abstract

In this modern era many people feel safe at their jobs and did not realize that violence occurs in workplace. It is a serious issue affecting the health and safety of two million people each year. It also affects employees, customers, contractors and even children. The business community has a legal obligation and responsibility to respond to and prevent violence against their employees which not only provide benefits to the employees but also to the community. Workplace violence relates to not only physical violence, but also the verbal threats and troublesome behavior. This article deals with various aspects of workplace violence, management commitment towards violence, role of employers, analyzing violence in workplace, training, ways to minimize risk and role of HR in reducing workplace violence.

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