Tomonori has been experiencing bullying at his workplace.His boss withholds information from him that is necessary to his performance and then humiliates him in front of others for not doing the work correctly.He has asked his boss to stop.He talked to Cameron,a friend and co-worker,about the situation and Cameron said the boss often treats her similarly.Tomonori and Cameron are now keeping a diary of bullying incidents.Their next step should be to:
A) file a complaint with the EEOC
B) discuss the situation with someone in human resources
C) drop an anonymous note to a supervisor
D) accept that this is a socially acceptable side effect of office politics

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The best course of action in this scenario is for Tomonori and Cameron to discuss the situation with someone in human resources. Human resources is typically responsible for dealing with employee relations issues such as bullying and can provide guidance on how to proceed. Filing a complaint with the EEOC may be an option if the bullying involves discrimination, but it's best to exhaust internal options first. Dropping an anonymous note to a supervisor is not recommended as it could lead to further complications and won't provide a clear path for resolution. Accepting bullying as a socially acceptable side effect of office politics is not an acceptable option and can lead to negative mental health consequences.

Tomonori Has Been Experiencing Bullying at His Workplace