ABSTRACT
This chapter describes the problem of workplace bullying in Turkey in accordance with its socio-economic dynamics and cultural characteristics. The prevalence of workplace bullying in Turkey, affecting around 40 per cent of employees, is high compared to many countries. The hierarchical, collectivist, assertive, and paternalist nature of Turkish society, combined with its volatile economy, may favour predatory environments. Decreasing the very high prevalence of bullying in workplaces will involve the cooperation of all parties; policy makers, labour unions, human resource managers, and academics, as well as employees themselves, including observers. Turkey was founded as a secular state whose legal system mainly depends on continental law. Other reforms addressed restructuring the education system, the role of women in social and political life, the multi-party system, and the industry and banking systems. In Turkey, data on workplace bullying is generally collected from victims rather than other parties.
