Stress
Wiley, Carolyn. 2000. "A Synthesis of Research on the Causes, Effects, and Reduction Strategies of Teacher Stress." Journal of Instructional Psychology, June.
Carolyn Wiley wrote an extensive review of the research on occupational stress as it applies to one specific group -- teachers. Many of her cites are older, one going back as far as 1938, which suggests she did a very thorough job of going through the literature. To emphasize the effects of stress over time on the body, she refers to a pathologist who asserts that people don't die of "old age:" they die because one body system gave out, causing a cascade of events leading to death, and that stress over time is the likely cause of the first system's collapse.
She also makes the point that we cannot avoid stress in life, but that teachers experience significant levels of stress. She classifies stress into four categories: "extra-organizational" (from…...
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Dunseath, Jennifer; Beehr, Terry A., and King, Daniel W.
Widmer, Lori. 2002. "A not-so-hidden workplace cost." Risk & Insurance, July.
Wiley, Carolyn. 2000. "A Synthesis of Research on the Causes, Effects, and Reduction Strategies of Teacher Stress." Journal of Instructional Psychology, June.
Stress
My organization had only limited teamwork. Most people worked by themselves, or in two-person units, so there was a lot of independence. Is it coincidence that decision-making was quick and there was only limited stress?
Decision-making is a challenge for many organizations. There are a number of different factors that affect decision-making, including the size of the decision-making team. Where I worked, decisions were decentralized. They were usually minor decisions, but they were made by one or two people at most. There was a belief within the company that everybody in the company was knowledgeable and capable of making good decisions. So there was a level of empowerment that made people feel good, and confident with respect to decision-making. It was actually quite refreshing. But big decisions were made centrally. They were still made by individual managers, however, again showing that while teams might be good for some tasks, they were…...
9. Supporting organizational teams provides employees with a medium to discuss concerns and problems as well as an opportunity to help discharge emotional pressure. Sharing in a group serves as a catharsis and stress release system.
10. Guarantying employees have the freedom to work effectively as well as ensuring they sense their work contributes to a greater purpose decreases workplace stress (Raitano and Kleiner).
Secondary Prevention
hen implementing secondary prevention method, the organization moderates the stress response. Some ways the organization may apply these strategies include:
1. Aerobic exercise and weight training as well as other physical fitness techniques and/or sports opportunities help monitor the body's adverse reactions to stress.
2. Providing access to relaxation training can contribute to reducing workplace stress. hen the individual participates in exercises like deep breathing and engages in mental imagery; focusing on a relaxing environment, this helps enhance his moods and permit him to more clearly focus.
3. Encouraging employees…...
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Noblet, Andrew and Anthony D. Lamontagne. "The role of workplace health promotion in addressing job stress." Health Promot. Int. 2006 21: 346-353. Oxford Journals. 9 Aug.
2010 .
"A Positive approach to workplace stress; This world-renowned researcher explores anxiety at work and how support systems can alleviate it.(Shelley E. Taylor)(Interview)." Gallup
Management Journal. Gallup Organization. 2007. HighBeam Research. 9 Aug. 2010
Stress
olman, Lee G., and Deal, Terrence 3. 2002. "Leading with soul and spirit: Effective leadership in challenging times boils down to qualities such as focus, passion and integrity." School Administrator, Feb.
olman and Deal argue that people who expect to be effective school leaders must look at all aspects of themselves, including their more spiritual side, and incorporate their spirituality (not meaning religion) into their work life if they are to be truly effective educational leaders over time. They noted that in their work they had met educators who somehow had managed to stay energized and excited about what they were doing while others openly admitted counting the days until retirement.
Their belief is that one significant difference between the two groups is that the successful ones nourish their spirit. They listed other traits educational leaders must have: focus, passion, wisdom, courage and integrity, and argued that one's spiritual center is an…...
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Nelson, J. Ron; Roberts, Maura L.; and Ohlund, Barbara J. 2001. "Sources of Occupational Stress for Teachers of Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders." Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, Summer.
Wiley, Carolyn. 2000. "A Synthesis of Research on the Causes, Effects, and Reduction Strategies of Teacher Stress." Journal of Instructional Psychology, June.
Stress in the Workplace
The research topic under discussion is Stress at Workplace. Stress comes with different definitions, one of which is that stress is a 'physical, chemical or emotional factor that causes bodily or mental tension.' Emotional stress relates to job burnout, tension and strain and many scholars have called it a psychological process and linked it with the individual and the situation that he is in (American Psychological Association, 2009). The global economy has become very competitive and demands a lot of work from the employees which puts a lot of pressure on them. These increased expansions and demands of the traditional workplace have put a lot more pressure on the workers (Lokk & Arnetz, 1997; Soylu and Campbell, 2012).
The International Labor Organization and World Health Organization have recognized many different effects of stress that are harmful to the person. These effects include physical problems, psychological problems, withdrawal behaviors,…...
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For instance, stress due to the change of working systems is a problem caused by the employer. Therefore, it is the employer's duty to ensure that employee learn and adapt to the new systems or machines and be able to work stress-free to meet the demands for production from the company management. The employer should ensure that an employee has just enough work for the day and not an overloaded of work. This will enable the employee to cope up with the work environment and love his work. The employer is also obliged to the provision of break periods between the work process, to provide the employee some time for relaxing and refreshing. Therefore, the employer should also ensure that appropriate rest rooms and sanitation facilities are available for employees to relax when tired and respond to the nature calls when necessary (Bedeian, 1997, p.51).
However, despite the employer's role in…...
mlaReferences
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Leadership
Friedman, Stewart D. 2002. "Leadership DNA: The Ford Motor Story.(Ford Motor Co.'s leadership training policy)."
Training & Development, March.
In this article, Friedman describes an innovative leadership program instituted at Ford Motor Company. It is designed to identify employees with leadership potential, help the company stay competitive, and pull the leaders of the company together to make changes that will allow the company to change and keep up with changing times. It also serves the purpose of speeding up the development of executives, and communicates the beliefs and practices (what Friedman calls "culture") throughout the company.
In addition, the program has the goal of making the company more environmentally and socially sensitive, and this includes the executives in this program, who include some sort of social program in what they do.
Interestingly, the program does not build in any extra time for the people who enroll in it. It is up to them to…...
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Nelson, J. Ron; Roberts, Maura L.; and Ohlund, Barbara J. 2001. "Sources of Occupational Stress for Teachers of Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders." Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, Summer.
Pretrus, Teodor and Kleiner, Brian H.
2003. "New developments concerning workplace safety training: Managing stress arising from work." Management Research News 26:6, pp.
…Occupational Stress and Scientific MonitoringLiterature eview2.1 IntroductionThe definition of the term occupational stress is derived from the definition of its two constituent words. In this context, occupational refers to anything that is related to the workplace while stress is defined as a natural body reaction from physical, mental or emotional strain in an individual. Thus, occupational stress can be defined as any mechanism by which the body attempts to adapt to the workplace environment. These include normal mechanisms for dealing with workplace stress, commonly known as the fight or flight response as well as any expected or unexpected reactions in response to the workplace. These include eyestrain because of staring at computer screens for too long, emotional and physical stress, depression, anxiety, aggression, cognitive impairment such as degraded memory or reduced concentration span, etc. All of these reactions can lead to poor work output, increased employee turnover, higher absenteeism, cardiovascular…...
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The first step in project management involves identifying the requirements. The second step is establishment of a clear and achievable objective. The third step is finding a balance for the competing demands for quality, scope, time and cost. Finally, the fourth step in project management is the adaptation of the specifications, plans and approach to the various concerns and expectations of the client. It is necessary that the manager understand the cultural, social, international, political and physical environmental concerns of a project as "virtually all projects are planned and implemented..." (a Guide to the Project Management ody of Knowledge, 2004) within these contexts. Required interpersonal skills of the manager in project management include those as follows:
Effective communication;
Influencing the organization;
Leadership
Motivation;
Negotiations with conflict management; and Problem-solving. (a Guide to the Project Management ody of Knowledge, 2004)
The project management system is defined as the "set of tools, techniques, methodologies, resources, and procedures…...
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Assigned Reading II (20%)
1. (20%)
Briefly explain the following concepts with an example each:
i. Fight-or-flight response
Fight-or-flight response refers to the dynamics that encompass the physiological arousal of the body to survive a threat. In preparation for a threat, there are two immediate actions that one can take: either attack or fight for defense from the threat or opt to run and flee away from the threat. For example, when a person encounters a barking dog while running, the fight-or-flight response runs away or faces the dog (Seaward, 2015).
ii. Holistic medicine
Holistic medicine alludes to an approach of healing that honors the assimilation, counterbalance, and synchronization of mind, body, spirit, and emotions for encouraging internal peace. It is an attitudinal method to healthcare instead of a certain set of techniques (Gordon, 1982). Examples of holistic medicine comprise homeopathy, acupuncture, and also massage therapy.
iii. Stress reaction
The stress reaction is the initial reaction that the…...
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The Need to Rein in Stress at the Workplace
Introduction
Human capital is a key component in the organizational success equation. For this reason, an organization ought to adopt the appropriate strategies with an aim of protecting and promoting this key resource. Organizations that are able to effectively manage their human capital are likely to outperform their peers in the marketplace because organizational culture as well as the skills and competencies of employees cannot be replicated by competitors. When employees have mental or emotional concerns that prevent them from performing at optimum, organizational performance suffers as the said employees are likely to be less focused and motivated. Towards this end, employees should be taught stress management strategies and techniques so that they can be able to better perform optimally at the workplace; as this would further enhance the performance of the organization.
Discussion
There are many strategies that organizations could adopt in an attempt…...
Workplace Stress
Work-related stress is a prevalent concern that affects both workplace performance and the overall health of workers. Workplace stress is a major source of complaint for the millions of workers experiencing the physical, emotional, and mental strain associated with job demands. Understanding the sources of job related stress involves the examination of the work environment and the individual's response to job tasks. Some regard work stress as a product of the work environment alone, while others believe it is strictly caused by internal factors specific to the worker (Furnham, 2012). Environmental sources of stress range from management's use of authority and excessive workloads, to inadequate resources needed to perform the job successfully (Walonick, 1993). Internal sources such as fear of inadequacy and guilt are considered by some to be independent of the work environment. Work stress is responsible for a range of symptoms, from gastrointestinal disorders to lack of…...
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Stress in Law Enforcement
Stress and Law Enforcement
Professionals of law enforcements are responsible for some crucial and informative decision-making in their offices and fields which requires a standard operating procedures or codes to find the solutions of many issues. This procedure may look simple at first glance, but it can easily build up stress due to unpredictable situations and add up of infinite variables of the general public. Law enforcement officials have been expected to sustain discipline and remain neutral during the attempt of solving disputes safely. Physical and mental stress takes toll when professionals are observed by public and constantly stay under surveillance. Physical danger linked with work performance is the highest stress triggered (Bennett and Hess, 2007).
There are many forms of stress which vary according to the sources and the personal responses linked with it. Stress is usually categorized as acute and chronic stress and further categorized as traumatic…...
mlaReferences:
Bennett, W.W., & Hess, K.M. (2007). Management and Supervision in Law Enforcement. Belmont: Wadsworth, Cengage Learning.
Jackson, E. (2006). Workplace Stress: What's Causing it and What Can Be Done? Retrieved from Australian Psychological Society: http://www.psychology.org.au/publications/inpsych/stress_work/
Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research. (2013). Stress Management. Retrieved from MayoClinic.com: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/stress-symptoms/SR00008_D
Sewell, J.D. (2000). Identifying and Mitigating Workplace Stress Among Forensic Laboratory Managers. Retrieved from The Federal Bureau of Investigation: http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/lab/forensic-science-communications/fsc/april2000/index.htm/sewell.htm
Stress eduction & Workplace Wellness Program
Online Mindfulness-Based Stress eduction (MBS)
This is a 100% free online MBS training course, developed by a fully licensed MBS tutor, and modelled based on the Jon Kabat-Zinn program founded at the Medical school of Massachusetts University. The people the program targets are those that cannot take live MBS courses for either logistical or financial reasons. Each of the several materials utilized during the live course, which include videos and articles on meditation, are available online for free (MBS, N.D). The Workplace Wellness and Stress eduction Program has the ability to inculcate a change in business and professional culture. When both workers and employers learn effective ways to deal with stress, the long-term benefits in terms of cost reduction and increased productivity are quite numerous. Apart from minimizing stress, awareness and mindfulness training can also cultivate mental alertness, flexibility, resiliency, initiative, creativity and intuition, among members…...
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Malatesta, I. (2015). Why your company (really) needs a stress management program. Retrieved May 11, 2016, from http://www.lifedojo.com/blog/why-your-company-really-needs-a-stress-management-program
Online Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). (n.d.). Retrieved May 11, 2016, from http://palousemindfulness.com/
Walker, T. (n.d.). Stress Reduction & Workplace Wellness Program. Retrieved May 11, 2016, fromhttp://thehealingcircle.ca/resources/articles-and-readings/stress-reduction-workplace-wellness-program/
Stess Anothe Hazad of the Job fo Police Offices
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The sample is genuine and is…...
mlareferences made in the article are consistent in their format. While the report is written very precisely, the language makes use of technical jargon that makes understanding it difficult as an outside party. The language used in the article is free of biased, gender and otherwise.
List of Articles
Avgerou, C. (2008). Information systems in developing countries: a critical research review. Journal of Information Technology, 133-146.
Havens, A. & Hoagland, H. (2010). Seven Electrical Safety Habits for a Safer Workplace. Retrieved from http://rendermagazine.com/articles/2010-issues/2010-october/2010-10-tech-topics/
Health and Safety Ontario. (2012, September 05). Study: Stress Another Hazard of the Job for Police Officers. Retrieved from http://www.healthandsafetyontario.ca/Resources/Articles/PHSA/Study-Stress-Another-Hazard-of-the-Job-for-Police.aspx
Of course! Here are some potential essay topics related to stress:
1. The Impact of Stress on Mental Health
2. Strategies for Managing and Coping with Stress
3. The Relationship Between Stress and Physical Health
4. Workplace Stress: Causes and Solutions
5. The Role of Stress in the Development of Chronic Illnesses
6. Stress in College Students: Causes and Effects
7. The Effects of Stress on Relationships and Family Dynamics
8. Gender Differences in Stress Responses
9. The Influence of Socioeconomic Status on Stress Levels
10. Stress in the Modern World: Technological Advancements and Increased Pressure.
I hope these essay topics help you get started on your research!
11. The Impact....
1. The Impact of Stress on Cognitive Functioning
Examine the effects of acute and chronic stress on memory, attention, and problem-solving skills.
Discuss the physiological and psychological mechanisms underlying these effects.
Explore interventions and strategies to mitigate stress-induced cognitive impairments.
2. Stress and Physical Health
Analyze the relationship between stress and various physical health conditions, such as cardiovascular disease, gastrointestinal disorders, and immune function.
Investigate the mechanisms by which stress activates physiological stress response systems and leads to health problems.
Discuss the importance of stress management for promoting overall well-being.
3. Stress in the Workplace
Examine the prevalence of workplace stress and....
The Impact of Work Environments on Employee Job Satisfaction Levels
Work environments play a significant role in shaping employee job satisfaction levels, directly impacting employee morale, productivity, and overall well-being. Here are key ways in which different work environments can influence job satisfaction:
1. Physical Environment
Ergonomics and Workspace Design: A comfortable and ergonomic workspace enhances productivity and reduces physical discomfort, leading to higher satisfaction levels.
Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation: Proper lighting, temperature, and ventilation contribute to employee comfort, well-being, and productivity, positively impacting job satisfaction.
Noise and Distractions: Excessive noise or distractions can hinder focus, reduce efficiency, and lower job satisfaction.....
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