Shannon Taylor (IMAGE) University of Central Florida Caption Shannon Taylor, an associate professor of management at the University of Central Floirda and co-author of the report says workplace mistreatment is harmful and widespread, it has often been called an epidemic, but the new study shows that rude behavior is less like the flu and more like cholera. Credit University of Central Florida Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.