Enough Is Still Not Enough: Heir of Abusive Supervision and Toxic Leadership

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Author(s): Deepika Swain (School of Human Resource Management, XIM University, India), Arpita Jena (XIM University, India)and A. V. Senthil Kumar (Hindusthan College of Arts and Science, India)
Copyright: 2026
Pages: 32
Source title: Transforming the Workforce With Microcredentials
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Jimmy Bernabe Maming (Nuevo School of Technology and Humanities, Philippines)
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3373-2257-5.ch010

Keywords: Business Science Reference / Human Aspects of Business / Knowledge Management and Library Science / Vocational Education

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Workplace bullying, abusive supervision, and toxic leadership are destructive behaviors that disrupt organizational harmony and hinder productivity. These phenomena are interconnected, fueled by subjectivity and jealousy, and often intensified by the misuse of power. Leaders who prioritize personal biases or ulterior motives foster climates of fear and mistrust, undermining employee collaboration, engagement, and morale. Victims frequently suffer anxiety, depression, and reduced performance, while teams experience conflict and isolation. The ripple effects include knowledge hoarding, increased turnover, and diminished organizational resilience. Addressing these issues requires ethical leadership, cultural inclusivity, transparent decision-making, and support systems that prioritize well-being and trust.

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