When Do Personal Problems Such as Alcoholism, Spousal Abuse, and Financial

question 73

Multiple Choice

When do personal problems such as alcoholism, spousal abuse, and financial ruin become organizational problems?

• A) if they lead to psychological disorders
• B) when they affect the employee's ability to care for his or her family
• C) when the problems affect behaviour at work and interfere with job performance
• D) if the HR manager suspects something is wrong and offers help

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Definitions:

Tangential Focus

A manner of thinking or communication that deviates from the main topic or point of interest, often leading to unrelated subjects.

Firm Conviction

A state of being firmly convinced or having a strong belief in something, often without significant evidence or contrary to the typical belief.

Hallucinatory Concept

Involves the experience of perceiving things that are not present or are distorted, often associated with psychotic disorders.

Positive Symptoms

Symptoms that are an excess or distortion of normal functions, such as hallucinations or delusions, often associated with schizophrenia.