Mobbing is a sociological term that refers either to bullying in any context or, more specifically, to bullying within the workplace, especially when it is carried out by a group rather than a single individual.
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First Described YearKonrad Lorenz, in his book entitled On Aggression (1966), first described mobbing among birds and other animals. (w-bbfill-psychology6-0926) Core ClaimBullying in any context, or specifically within the workplace, especially when perpetrated by a group rather than an individual. 1 Classification
Type of PhenomenonSocial or Interpersonal Phenomenon 1 Sources
1. Wikipedia: Mobbing
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in any context, or specifically to that within the workplace, especially when perpetrated by a group rather than an individual
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Konrad Lorenz, in his book entitled On Aggression (1966), first described mobbing among birds and other animals.
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