Abstract
One alleged consequence of new public management (NPM) methods and practices, bullying, is seriously under-researched. The authors examined the impact of workplace relationships on police officer bullying and job outcomes. The quality of supervisor relationships seemed to buffer officers’ perceptions of bullying and, hence, their job outcomes. The consequences of the present post-NPM management practices are problematic, with negative implications for police officers in forming effective workplace relationships, which then negatively impact job outcomes, thereby affecting the quality of services delivered to the public.
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Ben Farr-Wharton
Ben Farr-Wharton is a Lecturer in the Management Discipline Group, University of Technology Sydney, Australia
Kate Shacklock
Kate Shacklock is an Associate Professor, Griffith Business School, Australia.
Yvonne Brunetto
Yvonne Brunetto is Professor of Management, Southern Cross Business School, Australia.
Stephen T. T. Teo
Stephen T. T. Teo is Professor of Work and Performance, Edith Cowan University, Australia.
Rod Farr-Wharton
Rod Farr-Wharton is a Senior Lecturer, University of the Sunshine Coast, Australia.