Minimizing Harassment At Workplace: Role Of Positive Leadership Deeply Rooted In Ethical And Spiritual Values

Abstract

Workplace harassment is very often the result of negative leadership when leaders and his/her clique and coterie exert power in arbitrary and capricious way. If harassment is perpetuated due to negative leadership, it can be minimized with positive leadership such as transformational, authentic, ethical, spiritual and servant leadership which is deeply rooted in spiritual and ethical values. Practising different spiritual and ethical values by leaders leads to minimizing harassment at workplace. As harassment is evil with negative consequences, it needs to be minimized. The victim can also minimize the effects of harassment by practicing meaning in life.