Bullies on the Job The video Bullies on the Job poses the question of whether or not psychological abuse is a form of harassment. The manager in a professional environment may utilize several measures to prevent intentional torts. The act of bullying may give way to torts related to mental distress, pain and suffering, and hostile environment First, a manager should lead by example. Setting clear expectations that bullying is not allowed will set the tone for the company. Employees should be trained on where to find information regarding the company’s bullying policy and acknowledge that they have read and understood the policy. In most cases a policy isn’t enough to deter negative behaviors. Asking for feedback and allowing employees to express their point of view is one a great measure to implement. In addition, when employees exhibit positive behaviors they should be recognized in a systematic manner. This will create a culture that fosters an optimistic corporate culture.
BP Podcast The BP oil spill that occurred off of the Louisiana Gulf Coast is perhaps the worst oil spill to occur in history. It aroused a nationwide concern for the environmental strains placed on our ecosystem and placed a high profile spotlight on the legal considerations both a corporation and government should uphold to prevent and handle such situations. Risk management is both a preventative and situational measure that all organizations should strictly enforce. BP’s risk management department failed to avert the disaster that destroyed wildlife habitats and fishing industries and that took the lives of eleven of its employees. Furthermore, BP failed to have proper procedures in place to handle the matter after it occurred. This raises the questions as to what legal propositions are there to ensure a risk management department is working efficiently. In terms of liability the