Problem-Focused Coping Strategies, Workplace Bullying, and Sustainability of HEIs
Amid the strain related to the necessity of distance learning and related organizational adjustments in higher education institutions (HEIs), this paper re-examines the problem-focused coping strategy and its efficiency in addressing work-related strain. A case for the centrality of a problem-focuse...
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doaj-971b504c2cf543069ad9b90af58bed082020-12-18T00:03:39ZengMDPI AGSustainability2071-10502020-12-0112105651056510.3390/su122410565Problem-Focused Coping Strategies, Workplace Bullying, and Sustainability of HEIsAmina Muazzam0Ambreen Anjum1Anna Visvizi2Department of Applied Psychology, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore 54000, PakistanDepartment of Applied Psychology, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur 54500, PakistanEffat College of Business, Effat University, Jeddah 21478, Saudi ArabiaAmid the strain related to the necessity of distance learning and related organizational adjustments in higher education institutions (HEIs), this paper re-examines the problem-focused coping strategy and its efficiency in addressing work-related strain. A case for the centrality of a problem-focused coping strategy in maintaining sustainability and resilience of HEIs is made. To this end, the spotlight is directed at workplace bullying in HEIs, which—due to its implications for absenteeism, turnover, and productivity—represents one of the most challenging issues in talent management in HEIs. What is termed here “hidden cost of workplace bullying” constitutes a direct challenge for HEIs sustainability and resilience. The discussion and the findings elaborated in this paper are based on a survey (n = 400) conducted across HEIs in Pakistan. It is argued that the findings are generalizable, which makes this paper an important addition to the literature on sustainability and resilience in HEIs.https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/12/24/10565talent managementHEI sustainabilitybullyingcoping strategiesproblem-focused coping strategiesmanagerial implications |
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Problem-Focused Coping Strategies, Workplace Bullying, and Sustainability of HEIs |
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Problem-Focused Coping Strategies, Workplace Bullying, and Sustainability of HEIs |
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Amid the strain related to the necessity of distance learning and related organizational adjustments in higher education institutions (HEIs), this paper re-examines the problem-focused coping strategy and its efficiency in addressing work-related strain. A case for the centrality of a problem-focused coping strategy in maintaining sustainability and resilience of HEIs is made. To this end, the spotlight is directed at workplace bullying in HEIs, which—due to its implications for absenteeism, turnover, and productivity—represents one of the most challenging issues in talent management in HEIs. What is termed here “hidden cost of workplace bullying” constitutes a direct challenge for HEIs sustainability and resilience. The discussion and the findings elaborated in this paper are based on a survey (n = 400) conducted across HEIs in Pakistan. It is argued that the findings are generalizable, which makes this paper an important addition to the literature on sustainability and resilience in HEIs. |
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talent management HEI sustainability bullying coping strategies problem-focused coping strategies managerial implications |
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