Bob was telling everyone in the break room that he thought it was a big mistake to hire Laurie because it was clear to him that she was not qualified for her position. Even though Laurie had the credentials and previous experience for the job, Bob was angry that his girlfriend had not been hired instead. He called Laurie "inept" and "under qualified" despite her fine performance on the job so far. This is an example of __________.
A) a personal ritual
B) a social ritual
C)workplace bullying
D) constitutive roles
E) organizational networking

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Bob's behavior can be considered workplace bullying, as he is intentionally belittling and criticizing a coworker based on personal bias and without valid reason or evidence. This can create a hostile work environment and negatively impact Laurie's job performance and morale.

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