<P> Using "privilege" means that the abuser defines the roles in the relationship, makes the important decisions, treats the individual like a servant and acts like the "master of the castle". </P> <P> A power and control model has been developed for the workplace, divided into the following categories: </P> <Ul> <Li> overt actions </Li> <Li> covert actions </Li> <Li> emotional control </Li> <Li> isolation </Li> <Li> economic control </Li> <Li> tactics </Li> <Li> restriction </Li> <Li> management privilege </Li> </Ul> <P> An essential prerequisite of bullying is the perception, by the bully or by others, of an imbalance of social or physical power . </P>

The act of using manipulation threats intimidation or violence to gain compliance