1. According to Learning from Experience: Stress
and Coping with a layoff, what are the areas in a company that have been struck
with layoffs:
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a.
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department managers
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b.
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data entry clerks
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c.
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senior employees
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d.
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all of these
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ANS: D
2. According
to Learning from Experience: Stress and Coping with a layoff, what are some of
the physical effects of the stress caused by a layoff:
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a.
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lack of sleep
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b.
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high blood pressure
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c.
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headaches
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d.
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all of these
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ANS: D
3. ____
is the physical tension, excitement, and/or feeling of anxiety that occurs when
the demands placed on an individual are thought to exceed the ability to cope.
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a.
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Stress
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b.
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Dissatisfaction
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c.
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Psychological demands
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d.
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Psychological tension
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ANS: A
4. Which
of the following is true about on-the-job stress.
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a.
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65% of respondents said they had little
or no on the job stress
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b.
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About half of respondents said that
excessive stress makes it hard for them to perform well on the job
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c.
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85% of respondents felt like striking a
coworker in the past year
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d.
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69% of respondents quit their job due to
stress levels
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