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  • Title: [Dysfunctional workplace organization and mobbing. 4 representative cases].
    Author: Albini E, Benedetti L, Giordano S, Punzi S, Cassitto MG.
    Journal: Med Lav; 2003; 94(5):440-9. PubMed ID: 14619182.
    Abstract:
    BACKGROUND: Stress and psychological harassment at work are increasing worldwide, according to International Agencies (European Community, NIOSH) and to most authors. OBJECTIVES: To describe typical working situations responsible for distress and mobbing, with the aim of early diagnosis and effectiveness of therapy and rehabilitation. METHODS: Four cases are reported as representative of dysfunctional organization producing distress and pathology or inducing mobbing behavior or mobbing without clear organization responsibilities. CONCLUSIONS: In all cases dysfunctional organization appeared to have played a significant role even though not always a direct one. Also, common characteristics were highlighted in the three cases where mobbing was recognized.
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