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Question: The nature, causes, and effects of stress at work.
Answer: Stress is a psychological state that occurs as a response to situations or stressors which cause discomfort, tension, and anxiety, and consists of cognitive, behavioral, and physiological components. (Wainwright & Calnan, 2002). Stressors are physical and/or psychological demands that are encountered in the course of living (Quick and Quick, 1984, p. 3). Stress can also have positive connotations and can be defined as situations that generate excitement, stimulation, and arousal"(Quick and Quick, 1984). ‘Positive’ stress is referred to as eustress, whereas the negative counterpass, distress causes negative emotional states. The stress discussed in this essay will be when it manifests in a negative state....(short extract)
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- Subject: Business and Management
- Course: Human Resource Management
- Level: Degree
- Year: 2nd/3rd
- Mark: 66%
- Words: 2911
- Date submitted: May 11, 2009
- Date written: December, 2008
- References: Yes
- Document type: Essay*
- Essay ID: 1544
