Bullying in the Workplace ― Causes, Symptoms, and Remedies

John Lipinski is an Associate Professor of Management at Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN. He earned his Ph.D. in Business Administration from the University of Pittsburgh in 2007, his M.B.A. from the University of Michigan in 1997, and his B.A. from the University of Pittsburgh in 1993. Prior to starting his academic career, Dr Lipinski held managerial positions with companies such as Procter & Gamble, Warner Lambert, and PNC Bank. He continues consulting with both large, established corporations and startups. His publication record includes 19 peer-reviewed journal articles and he regularly presents at regional and international management conferences. Dr Lipinski’s work explores topics in management, technology commercialization, and corporate strategy.

Laura M. Crothers is a Professor of School Psychology at Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA. She received her D.Ed. in School Psychology in 2001, her Ed.S. in School Psychology in 1997, and her M.Ed. in Educational Psychology in 1995 from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She received her B.A. in Psychology from Grove City College, PA, in 1994. Dr Crothers has been named a national expert in childhood bullying by the National Association of School Psychologists, and serves on several journal editorial boards. Dr Crothers is the author of over 50 peer-reviewed manuscripts, monographs, and book chapters, five books, and has conducted presentations regionally, nationally, and internationally. Dr Crothers has contributed to the source literature by studying bullying in children, adolescents, and adults.