According to a study by Greenberg & Barling (1999), an individual's history of aggression and their level of alcohol consumption are accurate predictors of violent behavior directed towards a coworker.

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A 1999 study by Greenberg and Barling investigated predictors of workplace violence, emphasizing that a comprehensive understanding requires considering the specific target of the aggression, as well as the characteristics of both the aggressive individual and the workplace itself.

Greenberg & Barling (1999) Study on Predictors of Workplace Violence

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Predictors of Workplace Aggression Towards a Coworker

Research by Greenberg & Barling (1999) indicates that an employee's aggression towards a supervisor can be predicted by whether the employee feels they are being treated unfairly or are not trusted.

Predictors of Workplace Aggression Towards a Supervisor

The 1999 study by Greenberg & Barling found that aggression directed at a subordinate was predicted by the aggressor's job security and their consumption of alcohol.

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