Sometimes the workplace is not a positive place and can be downright uncivil. In this lesson, you'll learn about workplace incivility and what can cause it. You'll also have a chance to reinforce your knowledge with a short quiz.
Definition
Workplace incivility can be defined as deviant workplace behavior of low intensity that can include such behavior as being rude, discourteous, impolite or violating workplace norms of behavior. People engaging in uncivil behavior may not necessarily have bad or harmful intent. You can think of workplace incivility as a type of antisocial behavior.