Nick recently broke up with his girlfriend. He was in a serious car accident in which he broke his leg. His car was totaled and he did not have insurance. When he finally returned to work, he had to take a bus because he couldn't afford to buy a car. At work, he keeps to himself and doesn't interact much with others. These are classic signs for the potential for workplace violence requiring immediate invervention before matters escalate to a violent situation.

a. True

b. False

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Randall Huffman

2 April, 00:05

Nick recently broke up with his girlfriend. He was in a serious car accident in which he broke his leg. His car was totaled and he did not have insurance. When he finally returned to work, he had to take a bus because he couldn't afford to buy a car. At work, he keeps to himself and doesn't interact much with others. These are classic signs for the potential for workplace violence requiring immediate invervention before matters escalate to a violent situation.

a. True

b. False

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Koen Schaefer · Answer 1

B. False

Explanation:

Workplace violence is a term that describes physical injury or death of an individual, often a co-worker or business invitee, from violent action of a certain employee at work place.

Hence, there are various classic signs for the potential workplace violence requiring immediate invervention. Some of which are:

1. Excessive lateness or absenteeism to work.

2. Disrespect line of command.

3. Using of swear words or emotional language to fellow employees.

4. Poor Personal hygiene is exhibited by the individual.

5. Handles criticism poorly both from fellow employees and superiors.

Therefore, with Nick keeping to himself and doesn't interact much with others, only, is not enough to be considered as a classic signs for the potential workplace violence requiring immediate invervention before matters escalate to a violent situation.