Role of communication climate in preventing workplace aggression in education sector
Keywords:
aggression, work environment, communication, workplace aggression, workplace violenceAbstract
An organization's communication climate is crucial because it affects the efficiency and success of the business. The communication climate of an organization may influence the atmosphere in the organization which either encourages or hinders aggression among the employees. In this research, we explored the connections between an organizational communication environment and workplace aggression in education institutions 250 academics and professionals from leading Indian institutions were recruited for the study. The research established a moderate relationship among communication climate and workplace aggression. The research documents that Superior Subordinate Communication has the highest correlation to aggression.
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