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... > social science subjects > psychology > behavior mechanisms > behavior (psychology) > antisocial behavior > violence > violence in the workplace
... > social science subjects > criminology and criminal justice > crimes and offenses > antisocial behavior > violence > violence in the workplace
... > social science subjects > psychology > behavior mechanisms > human development > mental health, mental disorders, and special groups > antisocial behavior > violence > violence in the workplace
... > social science subjects > psychology > social psychology > antisocial behavior > violence > violence in the workplace
social science subjects > sociology > social problems > violence > violence in the workplace

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violence in the workplace  

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  • Workplace violence is one of the most important security issues faced by companies today, as these activities span a lengthy continuum from coworker bullying and intimidation to verbal threats to homicide. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), approximately 1.5 million workers are assaulted and more than 500 people are murdered in the workplace every year in the United States. [Source: Encyclopedia of Business Ethics and Society; Violence in the Workplace]

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