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Primary source of stress for many people clearly in conflict

43. Of the following potential stressors, which one can either cause or reduce stress at work?
a.
aggressive behavior
b.
conflict between work and other roles
c.
interpersonal relations in the organization
d.
role conflict and ambiguity


ANS:  C                    

   44.   Interpersonal relations in the organization typically influence the level of stress experienced by employees through:
a.
increasing that level of stress
b.
decreasing that level of stress
c.
neither increasing or decreasing that level of stress
d.
either increasing or decreasing that level of stress


ANS:  D                       

   45.   The distinction between work and nonwork stressors isn't always clear, although a primary source of stress for many people clearly is conflict between ____.
a.
work and family demands
b.
work and civic responsibilities
c.
family demands and personal time
d.
work and leisure time


ANS:  A                        

   46.   ____ is an example of an event generally thought to have a relatively low level of stress for college students.
a.
Unwanted pregnancy
b.
Finding a new love interest
c.
Change in sleeping habits
d.
Loss of financial aid


ANS:    C