Bullying and intimidating behaviours are often centred around power relationships. They can be prevalent in highly centralised, autocratic and hierarchical organisations.

The consequences for the employee are fear, loss of self-worth, demotivation, and potential absenteeism with an ultimate loss of productivity and added value for the organisation.

Bullies use intimidating behaviour as a "power trip", which ultimately yields only negative outcomes.

From the employers position legally, it represents a failure to take reasonable steps to protect the health and safety of employees and can give rise to litigation.