Organizational Behavior-BUS 212

Video Based Analysis (Individual Assignment)

10 marks
Dear Students,
 This is an individual assignment based on Video analysis.
 Write your assignment in a report form.
 Watch the video and give your answers based on video information and
follow the attached rubric to complete your report.

https://www.viddler.com/embed/797c2467/?
Video Link:
f=1&autoplay=0&player=full&disablebranding=0

Video Title Description

Depressing Jobs This video discusses stress and depression on the job. Certain jobs are
highlighted as having higher rates of employee depression than others.

Video Duration: 2:33

Overview

According to the National Institute for Mental Health almost 7% of the U.S. adult
population will experience major depressive disorder within the course of the year
(http://www.nimh.nih.gov/statistics/1MDD_ADULT.shtml). This video presents data
about depression and suggests that depression rates are higher in certain types of jobs.
Also discussed are problems associated with depressed workers (e.g., well-being,
absenteeism, turnover) and ways to help depressed workers find meaning in their work
and enhance their well-being.

Although the video focuses specifically on depression, the video can be used as a
platform for discussing stress, job burnout, and emotional labor, and turnover.
 Major issues in the case

 Stress

 Depression

 Emotional labor

 Job Burnout

Questions to be Answered-

1. The video presents data that depression rates are higher in certain types of
jobs. What are those jobs and why might depression rates be higher for
employees in those jobs? (2.5 Marks)

2. What is job burnout and what are some signs a worker might be
experiencing job burnout? (2.5 Marks)

3. What can employees and employers do to help prevent job burnout and
depression in these types of jobs? (2.5 Marks)

4. Do you agree or disagree with the fact that the jobs affect the mental
wellbeing of an employee to the extent of depression? Justify your answer
with reasons. (2.5 Marks)