Thursday's assignment

 Task 1:

Think of a definition of violence in workplace. Does violence occur in workplace? Does it always have to be from your boss? How can you describe it? How does it happen? Why do you think it happen?

1.The workplace violence is not only physical assault, it's also includes Threatening behaviour, Verbal or written threats, Harassment, Verbal abuse, etc. The connection between the employees, the clients also can make violence.

2.I think I'm very luck I never meet the violence from my boss before.

Task 2:

List four or more things, actions, attitude, or behaviours that can be considered violence at workplace.

1. the co-workers like to talk about your personal things or laugh at.

2. the clients ask you e-mail and send for you all the time.

3. the boss cuts your salary without the reasons.

4. the boss ask you to work late all the time and no any overtime pay.

Task 3:

What is/are the best action(s) in your opinion to deal with that kind of violence or harassment?

I think Offer a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to allow employees with personal problems to seek help is the best action for me to deal with the violence.

Task 4:

If you were to advise a friend or a family member who has just joined new workplace or school to be aware of violence at workplace, what would you say to him or to her?

I want to give you some ideas to deal with the violence at workplace, I  hope these are useful to you.

1.Prepare a daily work plan, so that you and others know where and when you are expected somewhere.

2.Identify a designated contact at the office and a back-up.

3.Keep your designated contact informed of your location and consistently adhere to the call-in schedule.

4.Check the credentials of clients.

5.Use the "buddy system", especially when you feel your personal safety may be threatened.

5.Do not enter any situation or location where you feel threatened or unsafe.