Managing Abnormal Behavior in the Workplace

De: Mr. R. Dominguez

Narrado por: Virtual Voice

Duración: 3 h y 11 m

Resumen del Editor

"Managing Abnormal Behavior in the Workplace" is an introduction to abnormal behavior in the workplace, covering the definition, prevalence, and impact of abnormal behavior in various contexts. It includes historical and theoretical perspectives on abnormal behavior and explores the different types of psychological and personality disorders, workplace aggression and violence, work addiction and burnout, workplace trauma and PTSD, and workplace bullying and harassment. This book discusses the various methods of assessing and diagnosing abnormal behavior, including clinical interviewing and diagnosis, psychological testing and assessment, neuroimaging, and environmental assessment. It also delves into the effects of abnormal behavior on employee health and well-being, workplace productivity and performance, workplace culture and climate, and the legal and ethical implications of such behavior.

This book provides an overview of the different treatment and management options for abnormal behavior in the workplace, including psychotherapy and counseling, medication and other biological treatments, workplace accommodations, and supportive interventions, conflict resolution and mediation, workplace violence prevention and crisis management, workplace wellness programs, employee assistance programs (EAPs), prevention and early intervention strategies, organizational and system-level interventions, and building resilience and promoting well-being in the workplace. The special topics in abnormal behavior in the workplace covered include abnormal behavior in leadership and management, teams and collaboration, customer service and sales, and remote work and telecommuting. The book concludes with a discussion on future directions, emerging research, advances in treatment and prevention of abnormal behavior in the workplace, and the changing landscape of workplace mental health.


This book is a comprehensive resource for students, researchers, practitioners, and policymakers interested in understanding and addressing abnormal behavior in the workplace. It offers a theoretical and practical framework for understanding the complex and multifaceted nature of abnormal behavior in various workplace settings and provides evidence-based interventions and strategies for promoting employee well-being and improving workplace productivity and performance.