The General Adaptation Syndrome Is

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Multiple Choice

The general adaptation syndrome is:

• A)the most common strategy that employees use to cope with work-related stressors.
• B)an innovative corporate practice that removes unnecessary stressors from the work site.
• C)a stress disorder that was once rare but is becoming increasingly common among executives.
• D)a model of the stress experience.
• E)a form of social support where several employees experience the same form of stress and help each other through the experience.

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Definitions:

Flexibility

Flexibility in the workplace refers to the ability to adapt to changes and new demands, whether in terms of work arrangements, tasks, or thinking, fostering innovation and resilience.

Results-based Approaches

Strategies focused on achieving specific outcomes or goals, often assessed through measurable performance indicators.

Employee's Control

Refers to the degree of autonomy and influence that an employee has over their work tasks and environment.

Critical-Incident Technique

A method used in performance appraisal and training that focuses on identifying and analyzing specific, significant events (critical incidents) where the employee demonstrated behaviors that led to particularly successful or unsuccessful outcomes.