Abstract
Assessment of Psychosocial Hazards among Workers at the University of Port Harcourt
Highlights
Background of the studyRapid technological advancement and accelerated international trade have no doubt jointly intensified the pressures of competitions among organizations
Being screamed or yelled at, isolation and exclusion, verbal aggression, being sworn at and threats/bribery were mostly perpetrated by bosses
Substance use at work places and physical aggression were almost perpetrated by both bosses as well as subordinates
Summary
Rapid technological advancement and accelerated international trade have no doubt jointly intensified the pressures of competitions among organizations They aim mainly to exploit worker for more gains and reduce costs. After the work-through survey, separate meetings were held with the representatives of the University management, staff union, and a third meeting with both groups. In the meeting with the staff representative, purpose of the meeting, aim of the study and the need for the work-through were all explained to the attendees. They made their contributions, commendations and pointed out areas of short falls as well as displeasures. The issue of psychosocial hazards appears to receive little attention by management workplaces including the education and teaching sector, government and relevant regulatory bodies
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