...Company Stress and Burnout Factors Gary Dessler (2012) discusses the consequences of job stress and burnout for both the employer and employee. Most people understand the effects of stress and health but are unaware of the detrimental effects of stress for the employer and employee. The long-term effects of stress cost millions of dollars to the company and reduce the health of the employee. Job stress creates burnout and affects performance, profit, and health costs. Reducing Stress is Profitable Although there is not on cause of stress that creates problems for all people identifying stress and taking steps to reduce stress is beneficial to both the employer and employee. Dessler (2012) discusses a fact that as of 2011, only 5% of employers address stress in the work place. Only 5% of employers realize the effects of stress and burnout in the workplace and one fourth of employees attribute the “job as the number-one stressor in their lives” (Dessler, 2012, p. 309). Clearly, the discrepancy is in itself a stressor. The American Psychological Association (APA) (2012) identifies stress and burnout as leading to depression, eating and sleeping habits, emotional exhaustion, diabetes, forms of cancer, heart problems, decreased immunity leading to illnesses and even death. Stress in this paper is identified as an individualistic perception of events surrounding an individual. Two people within the same circumstances will not feel the same effects of the same situation. ...
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...organizational change and manage the stress associated with organizational change. Chapter 18, our final chapter in this course, talk about both topics. I will talk about Stress. 2 * Stress is defined as a behavioral, physical, or psychological response to stressors; and stressors are environmental factors that produce stress. Many researchers have studied the impact of stress on individual and organizational health. Hans Selye noted that stress can be caused by both positive and negative events in one’s life and both types of events can have the same physical and psychological impact. For example, having a new baby, starting a new job, or buying a new house are positive events but can significantly increase one’s stress at the same levels as the loss of a loved one, difficulties at work, or financial problems. The stress that is good or produces a positive outcome is referred to as eustress. 3 The four major types of stressors are •Individual, those directly associated with job duties, such as role ambiguity or overload, eye strain from computers, or freezing from being a snow plow operator in sub-zero temperatures. •Group, which are caused by group dynamics or managerial behavior. •Organizational, which are caused by factors associated with, for example, the organizational culture; and •Extra-organizational, those factors outside the organization such as work/family balance issues or socioeconomic status. Stress is inevitable; therefore, the goal is...
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...Burnout has severe negative consequences on nurses. (Cimoitti et al., 2012). Therefore creating coping strategies and solutions to this problem is urgent and necessary through nursing management, organization and leadership at all levels, development of nurse practice environment, stress reduction interventions, lifestyle, emotional intelligence and self-awareness and problem focused and emotion focused coping strategies (Ndawula, 2016). Nursing management, organization, and leadership at all levels Good leadership and management have been shown to alleviate stress in the health care system (Wright, 2014). Nursing managers and organizations have the responsibility for reviewing the high requirements for nurses and providing resources...
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...Stress management What is it? Lephuong Ong, Wolfgang Linden[pic], [pic]and Sandra Young Department of Psychology, University of British Columbia, 2136 West Mall, Vancouver, BC, Canada VT 1Z4 Received 8 October 2002; accepted 4 March 2004. Available online 20 February 2004. Abstract Stress management (SM) is a widely used term with a seemingly obvious meaning. The research literature contains many studies evaluating its effectiveness, but it is not clear how many different forms of SM exist and how efficacious they are for which target problem. One hundred and fifty-three studies on SM were analyzed to determine consensus in definitions and therapy protocols. Results showed that a typical delivery format exists (mostly group form, 8–10 sessions in length and multitechnique), but the number of techniques used was very large, techniques were inconsistently labeled are often poorly described. It is concluded that in outcome research, the term "stress management" is operationally defined with such variability that comparisons of SM outcome studies are not meaningful at this time. Author Keywords: Stress management; Arousal reduction; Coping; Therapy outcome [pic] Article Outline • Introduction • Methods • Results • Typical components of SM interventions • Imagery, relaxation and meditation • Cognitive–behavioral approaches • Systemic approaches • Discussion • Acknowledgements • References [pic] Introduction This paper questions...
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...Stress management Abstract Stress management (SM) is a widely used term with a seemingly obvious meaning. The research literature contains many studies evaluating its effectiveness, but it is not clear how many different forms of SM exist and how efficacious they are for which target problem. One hundred and fifty-three studies on SM were analyzed to determine consensus in definitions and therapy protocols. Results showed that a typical delivery format exists (mostly group form, 8–10 sessions in length and multitechnique), but the number of techniques used was very large, techniques were inconsistently labeled are often poorly described. It is concluded that in outcome research, the term "stress management" is operationally defined with such variability that comparisons of SM outcome studies are not meaningful at this time. Author Keywords: Stress management; Arousal reduction; Coping; Therapy outcome [pic] [pic] Introduction This paper questions whether or not stress management (SM) researchers agree on what SM is, what the necessary treatment ingredients are and whether or not comparisons of different studies using SM are possible and meaningful. Previous experience with the conduct of controlled studies of SM for health outcomes [1 and 2] and the desire to continue this line of research motivated us to begin examining the efficacy of SM with the possible goal of conducting a meta-analytic review. A minimal, yet pivotal, requirement for considering meta-analysis...
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...Running head: STRESS REDUCTION 1 Reducing Stress to Avoid Nursing Burnout Ashley A. Dean University of Louisiana at Lafayette STRESS REDUCTION 2 Stress Stress is our body’s reaction to a stimulus that triggers our primal “fight or flight” response. This response causes a hormonal dump of adrenaline and cortisol into the bloodstream that enables our bodies to react quickly to perceived danger. These hormones cause us to become more aware of our surroundings and able to make quick decisions and movements. This “acute-stress” reaction is a good thing but continued or chronic stress over long periods of time can cause detrimental effects to your body as the body never returns to homeostasis. Chronic high levels of cortisol and other corticoids can cause a decline of your immune system, making you more susceptible to illnesses. Additionally, they increase your body’s resistance to adrenaline that is also at higher levels under chronic stress (Bryant). If we do not reduce stress then there is a very great danger of becoming burned out. First described in the 1970s by the American psychologist Herbert Freudenberger as the consequences of severe stress and high ideals experienced by people working in “helping” professions (Informed Health Online. (2013). Burnout is a special kind of job related chronic stress that results in a state of physical, emotional and mental exhaustion where you derive little or no enjoyment in your career and begin to doubt your ...
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...COPING RESPONSE STRATEGY DURING STRESS NAME INSTITUTION Stress management is quite vital since it equips us with thoughts or actions designed to resolve or mitigate a problematic situation. Coping with stress is not a fixed attribute, but usually the dynamic capacity to apply effective methods to control, avoid or prevent distress. It is a method that involves appraisal and reaction. Evidently; individuals cope with stress in different ways depending mostly on the circumstances, the type of stressors and the particular individual. (Barkway, 2013). According to Lazarus, Emotion focused and problem focused are two types of coping mechanism that come in hand during stressful situations. Emotional focused concentrates more on reduction of the negative emotional response allied with stress such fear, anxiety, depression, excitement, frustration and embarrassment. This type of coping strategy only applies when the individual is not able to control the stressor. On the other hand, problem focused is more practical and targets the stressor in a practical approach thereby handling the problem. (Lazarus et all, 1984) In my situation mostly I find that I use more of the problem focused coping because the strategy removes the stressor and establishes mechanisms that eliminate source of the problem thereby providing a permanent therapy to the prevailing situation. (Barkway, 2013). I think from a personal perspective coping with stress is not a fixed attribute hence a lot of variance to extend...
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...product innovation. b) How has MB reacted to the changing world of luxury automobiles? MB has reacted by developing its own all activities vehicle that would compete in the fast growing sports utility segment. In addition, MB has moved its manufacturing facilities closer to the market that is the USA. Most, importantly it has become more customer oriented and has used customer opinions for developing almost every part of the car. It worked extensively with customers, suppliers and its designers to develop a car that would not only meet customer expectations but would also help MB make profits. c) How does the AAV Project link with MB’s strategy in terms of market coverage? MB strategy in terms of market coverage is that it wishes to streamline its core business the AAV project helps MB to streamline its core business. MB strategy was that it should have additional market share, new segments, and new niches. MB started developing a new set of products like the C-class, E-class, SLK, A-class and M-class. To enter into the sports utility vehicle market MB has used the AAV project. In accordance with the MB...
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...OB Seminar 12: Managing Change & Stress • • • • Team Discussion on Case Study Team Presentation Reflection & Experiential Exercise Lesson 12 (Chapter 18) 1 Case study on Lynn Tilton’s leadership (p. 389) 1. Use Table 16-2 to evaluate the extent to which Lynn Tilton displayed the characteristics associated with being a good leader and good manager. 2 Case study on Lynn Tilton’s leadership (p. 389) 2. Which different positive and negative leadership traits and styles were displayed by Tilton? Cite examples. 3 Case study on Lynn Tilton’s leadership (p. 389) 3. To what extent does Tilton display situational approaches toward leadership? Explain. 4 Case study on Lynn Tilton’s leadership (p. 389) 4. Which of the four types of transformational leadership behavior were displayed by Tilton? Provide examples. 5 Case study on Lynn Tilton’s leadership (p. 389) 5. Would you like to work for Lynn Tilton? Explain why or why not. 6 Case study on Lynn Tilton’s leadership (p. 389) 6. What did you learn about leadership from this case? 7 Ch. 18 Learning Objectives 1. Discuss the external and internal forces that create the need for organizational change. 2. Describe Lewin’s change model and the systems model of change. 3. Discuss Kotter’s eight steps for leading organizational change. 4. Define organizational development and explain the OD process. 5. Explain the dynamic model of resistance to change. 18-8 Ch. 18 Learning Objectives ...
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...Nick Sharpe 2177 words Choose a medical condition that interests you and research it. Write about the possible uses of hypnosis in the treatment of the condition as you see them. I will be looking at the impact that chronic illnesses have on a person’s life with particular reference to the illness Myalgic encephalomyelitis’ (M.E.) sometimes known as ‘Chronic Fatigue Syndrome’ (C.F.S). I will explore the role that hypnotherapy can have in pain relief and stress reduction. M.E. is an illness about which there is currently much disagreement among medical professionals regarding its classification, aetiology and recommended treatment. Estimates of it’s prevalence in the UK for example have ranged from 6 to 2600 in 100’000 across 10 years of study (1). Estimates by national health organizations say 450’000 people in the UK suffer. it occurs more often in women and is less prevalent among children and adolescents. Most research done has been on the assumption that they’re the same and this is gives good enough information at least for therapeutic purposes. CFS didn’t gained acceptance as a bona fide illness until 1988 because it is a ‘diagnosis by exclusion’ illness that can’t be tested for directly. Also the primary symptoms of fatigue, lethargy and muscle aches are similar to psychological conditions like depression, leading it to be dismissed by...
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...People react to stress in different ways. Some cope much better than others and suffering fewer of the harmful effects of stress. All of the stress has an impact on the organisation. Both physical and mental illness renders the employee unlit for work, and combine both to lessen the satisfaction obtained from work and reduce job performance and productivity levels. There are various ways that stress symptoms or outcomes are reflected in the workplace. Occupational stress is any discomfort which is felt and perceived at a personal level and triggered by instances, events or situations that are too intense and frequent in nature so as to exceed a person's coping capabilities and resources to handle them adequately Sometimes, however, the pressures and demands that may cause stress can be positive in their effect. One example of this is where deadlines are used to motivate people who seem bored or unmotivated. In most work situations, our stress responses cause our performance to suffer. A calm, rational, controlled and sensitive approach is usually called for in dealing with most difficult problems at work. Everyone responds to stress in a different way, it is only by understanding the nature of individual responses that you can start helping yourself and others. Reduction or elimination of stress is necessary for psychological and physical wellbeing of an individual. Efficiency in stress management enables the individual to deal or cope with the stressful situations instead...
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...outside lives and assign a great deal of work, Americans experience higher levels of stress. People experience some sort of stress in their everyday lives, whether in the form of eustress or distress. The stressors that people try to grapple with can have various affects on physiological, emotional, and cognitive health. Daily hassles have a more significant impact on health than high stress situations. In this paper, I will discuss the most common stressors I encountered over the course of two weeks, my physiological, emotional, and cognitive reactions, and coping strategies I used and could implement in the future. Physiological Stress Themes: Focusing on my physiological reactions during this 14-day period, I realized that I struggled with severe tension headaches due to the numerous stressors I faced on a daily basis. I felt this dull pain on all sides of my head, neck, and shoulders; these headaches would last almost the entire day usually unless I took ibuprofen, which would only help mildly....
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...Workplace stress is the “harmful physical and emotional responses that can happen when there is a conflict between job demands on the employee and the amount of control an employee has over meeting these demands.” (“Canadian Center for Occupational Health and Safety,” 2008) Workplace stress could be caused by fear of being laid off or pressure to perform meeting expectations. Whatsoever the cause may be, there are companies or government organization program that offers services as a part of benefits to employees. The aim of this paper is to discuss the different methods the human resource management can help employees to overcome workplace stress and how the various elements of the stress reduction program addresses the six areas of organizational life which are amount of workload, amount of control, rewards system, interaction with a sense of community, fairness and values. Two journal articles are analyzed in this paper. The first article is the main focus of this paper because it illustrates the workplace of a man named Alan Logan who works at Huntington Hospital, the article is by Tyler (2006) on “stress management”. The second article is by Sidle (2008) on “workplace stress management interventions: what works best?” Occupational stressors can result from job dissatisfaction to work environment. Most people who are not satisfied with their jobs for reasons such as the salary or the condition of the workplace tend to get frustrated easily which causes workplace...
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...Strategies for reducing different kinds of stress Stress is how you respond physiologically or psychologically to any kind of demand. In certain instances, some stress can actually be a positive force. It helps motivate people to solve problems, take action or perform to their best ability. However, other kinds of stress can wreak havoc on our lives and ultimately lead to long-term health consequences. To avoid these consequences, it's important to get a handle on your stress condition as soon as possible. The impact that stress has on any individual person can vary dramatically, since people are affected in unique ways. Despite this, there are some common symptoms that are often attributed to excessive stress. The symptoms can be Fatigue and Exhaustion, Headaches, Weakened Immunity, Decreased Sex Drive, Anxiety, Difficulty Sleeping and Anger and Frustration. Sometimes it may seem that there’s nothing we can do about our stress level. The bills aren’t going to stop coming, there will never be more hours in the day for all our errands, and career or family responsibilities will always be demanding. But we have a lot more control than we might think. In fact, the simple realization that we’re in control of our life is the foundation of stress management. Stress is actually broken down into four distinct types. These are known as Eustress (is defined as a healthy type of stress), Distress (it can be termed the bad stress and can lead to many illnesses and diseases), Hyperstress...
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...Ch. 8 Creating a Stress-Reduction Plan Problem-focused coping strategies are coping efforts primarily aimed at directly changing or managing a threatening or harmful stressor. In Ch. 8, a problem-focused coping example would be self-care. By taking care of your health, you are able to make an impact on your stress level. In order to keep stress levels under your control, it is important that you treat yourself the way you deserve to feel. In other words, nurture yourself. Another example is eating the right kinds of food, as well as amount. Our bodies need to make many nutrients to survive. When neglected, some of us develop unhealthy habits connecting stress and food. Instead of filling up your hunger, this type of eating has to do with immediate gratification and escape from stress. As a result, one must not give in to the bad temptation of food under such circumstances. Instead, by having more of complex carbohydrates, proteins, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin C, Choline, and fluids, one would experience less stress and find more happiness. In addition, sleeping right to reduce stress is another problem-focused coping strategy. The lack of sleep can lead to impairment of daytime functioning. Lack of sleep can also hinder your normal bodily functions as well. All of this caused additional stress to a person. So, good quality sleep is vitally important, which means one should be getting approximately 8 hours of sleep to feel rested. Organizing your time is another...
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