Complete the following sentences about challenging situations at work with the c
ID: 365355 • Letter: C
Question
Complete the following sentences about challenging situations at work with the correct terms.
1. Maria is finding the research paper her instructor assigned to be ___ because she cannot find a good topic to write about and is afraid that she will get a bad grade.
A. an attribution B. an interpersonal demand C. a stressor D. a role conflict
2. Ann and Rob experience____ on the job because they have to work closely together even though they have completely different values and do not respect each other. A. interpersonal demands B. role conflict C.role ambiquity D. task demands
Decide whether each situation is an example of challenge stress or threat stress.
Example of a Stressful Situation
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3. Frank works in an open office space with no walls around the desks. His coworker Gareth eats spicy Thai food, and Frank doesn’t like the smell. Also, Gareth uses a lot of profanity, which Frank finds offensive. Frank finds himself snapping at everyone at work, and even at home, because he is so annoyed with Gareth.
A. Challenge Stress B.Threat Stress
4.Joaquin just lost his job but is excited about looking for a new one. He has a lot of experience and great skills, and he thinks his next job might pay more and offer more opportunity for advancement.
A. Challenge Stress B.Threat Stress
Example of a Stressful Situation
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3. Frank works in an open office space with no walls around the desks. His coworker Gareth eats spicy Thai food, and Frank doesn’t like the smell. Also, Gareth uses a lot of profanity, which Frank finds offensive. Frank finds himself snapping at everyone at work, and even at home, because he is so annoyed with Gareth.
A. Challenge Stress B.Threat Stress
4.Joaquin just lost his job but is excited about looking for a new one. He has a lot of experience and great skills, and he thinks his next job might pay more and offer more opportunity for advancement.
A. Challenge Stress B.Threat Stress
Explanation / Answer
1.C. a stressor
Maria is finding the research paper her instructor assigned to be _ a stressor_ because she cannot find a good topic to write about and is afraid that she will get a bad grade.
2.A. interpersonal demands
Ann and Rob experience_ interpersonal demands_ on the job because they have to work closely together even though they have completely different values and do not respect each other.
3.B.Threat Stress
Such a situation with frank is an example of a threat stress than the challenge stress. As, frank is stressful because of his coworker behavior rather than any challenge.
4.A. Challenge Stress
Such a situation with Joaquin is an example of challenge stress, as Joaquin is feeling excited about new challenge and new opportunity and growth.