WORKPLACE BULLYING AND OFFICE MANAGER'S JOB PRODUCTIVITY OF MANUFACTURING FIRMS IN PORT HARCOURT METROPILIS.

Abstract

The study examined the relationship between workplace bullying and office manager's job productivity of manufacturing firms in Port Harcourt Metropolis, Nigeria. The objective of the study is to examine the relationship between workplace bullying like verbal bullying, psychological bullying and work-related bullying and office manager's job productivity. The study adopted the descriptive survey research design with a population of 100 Office Managers from selected manufacturing firms in Port Harcourt Metropolis. The entire population was used for this study hence a census study was adopted. Out of 100 copies of the questionnaire, a total of 90 copies were retrieved. The findings revealed that a significant positive relationship exists between workplace bullying and office manager's job productivity of manufacturing firms in Port Harcourt Metropolis, Nigeria. The study concluded that  addressing workplace bullying is crucial for improving overall work performance and creating a positive work environment in manufacturing firms. The researchers therefore recommends that organizations should provide training and education on recognizing and addressing workplace bullying for both employees and managers.