STRESS at WORK ANALYSIS TEAM

Article Review

Group Members
Shanon Rao Jafar Sadik Ernie Nabat Davina Innasi

ST 1

Article

What is executive stress? Stress caused at workplace due to increased workloads and the fear of imminent unemployment. The symptoms??? Irritability, bad temper, lack of communication, heavy drinking, increased smoking, and absenteeism.

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Is executive stress good or bad? A certain amount of stress is helpful and essential to good performance. Stress enhances the body s ability to respond to challenges and enables quicker, stronger and fiercer responses. The trick??? How to cope with stress and make it less threatening to performance.

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Article

What is workplace stress? Stress is a by-product of modern life. Although stress is essential to many activities at work, stress becomes harmful when it reaches intensity. Causes of workplaces stress -Job -Work environment -Organizational practices

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Article

The impact of Workplace Stress on Business Low business productivity, occupational injuries and illnesses, absenteeism, poor employee morale and high health care expenditures. Manage workplace stress - Assess the workplace for factors causing harmful stress. - Implement stress management measures - Monitor the process and implement adjustments as appropriate

Similarity Work Related Stress

Emotional symptoms Negative or depressive feeling Disappointment with yourself Increased emotional reactions more tearful or sensitive or aggressive Loneliness, withdrawn Loss of motivation commitment and confidence

Similarity
Mental Confusion, indecision Cannot concentrate Poor memory Changes from normal behavior Changes in eating habits Increased smoking, drinking or drug taking Changes in sleep patterns Twitchy, nervous behavior Changes in attendance such as arriving late or taking more time off.

Differences
Point of view - The 1st article is based on the executive or employee s point of view, which is individualistic, on how to manage stress. - The 2nd article speaks on the organization s point of view in managing workplace stress.

Conclusion
We all face stress in our workplace and all stress from workplace life cannot be eliminated Understand the difference between challenging stress and destructive stress A healthy lifestyle Respectful and considerate management of employees