There is no reasonable justification or reason for the bullying. Bullying usually occurs as a pattern of behaviour that may include acts of verbal or non-verbal aggression, intimidation, social isolation or humiliation. The aim of bullying is to inflict distress and fear on the target and bullies show little or no affect, remorse, regret, or other emotion. People who bully others are not interested in resolving the conflict with the people they target. They are interested in getting their own way.
Bullying often involves an imbalance of power.
Those targeted perceive the bully to be stronger or more powerful than they are and feel that they are unable to defend themselves. Bullies silence their targets through fear. In some cases, bullies may align themselves with managers who will protect them. As a result, the targets of bullying leave the organization and the bully remains. Bullying usually will not end without intervention.