Psychological safety climate and workplace bullying in Vietnam's public sector. Issue 10 (26th November 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Nguyen, Diep T. N.; Teo, Stephen T. T.; Grover, Steven L.; Nguyen, Nguyen Phong
• Is Part Of: Public management review. Volume 19:Issue 10(2017)
• Page Start: 1415
• Page End: 1436
• Publication Date: 2017-11-26
• Subjects: Psychological safety climate (PSC) -- workplace bullying -- public sector -- Vietnam; Local government -- Periodicals; Public administration -- Periodicals; 351.05
• DOI: 10.1080/14719037.2016.1272712
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1471-9037

Abstract

ABSTRACT: The bureaucratic and impersonal nature of public management can fertilize workplace bullying and risks for psychological health and safety. Psychological safety climate (PSC) is an important indicator to reduce psychological hazards. Yet, there have been few studies conducted to examine the existence of PSC in the public sector in non-Western economies. This study examined the implementation of PSC and its effects on 274 employees from six branches of a Vietnamese public sector organization. The results suggest that senior management in organizations should consider positive work conditions and an effective system of policies, procedures, and practices for the prevention of psychosocial hazards.