Answer to Question #309181 in English for Cynthia

Question

Compare and contrast workplace bullying with any other form of bullying

Answer 1

Contrast:

a) School bullying is often clearly defined by policy or legislation. This is often not the case with workplace bullying.

b) School bullies often harass others based on a target’s perceived weakness while workplace bullies often choose their targets based on perceived strength. 

c) Workplace bullying is addressed in law within some worldwide jurisdictions, school bullying is much more commonly addressed in law.

Comparison:

a) they constitute the same phenomenon, but are realized with different means,

b) they are similar only in specific aspects and under certain circumstances, and finally

c) they are completely distinct phenomena.