All but One of the Following Statements About the Negative

question 125

Multiple Choice

All but one of the following statements about the negative consequences of stress is true. Which statement is not true?

• A) Destructive stress results from intense or long-term stress that overloads or breaks down a person's physical and mental systems.
• B) Destructive stress can lead to job burnout.
• C) Excessive stress seldom, if ever, leads to overtly aggressive behaviour toward co-workers and the work setting in general.
• D) Managers must know how to maintain the positive edge of constructive stress while avoiding destructive stress.
• E) Too much stress can reduce resistance to disease and increase the likelihood of physical and/or mental illness.

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Definitions:

Complex Adaptive Systems

Systems that are made up of multiple, interrelated components which adapt and evolve in response to changes in the environment.

Contingency Approach

A management theory that suggests the most appropriate form of decision making is contingent upon the internal and external situation.

Situational View

An approach that suggests the effectiveness of management techniques depends on the specific circumstances or situation at hand.

Closed-System Thinking

An approach that views organizations as systems that are relatively independent of environmental influences, focusing instead on internal dynamics and efficiency.