61. What is stress and how is it different from strain? Stress is the physiological and psychological states of arousal activated when we encounter a stressor. Strains are defined as outcomes of stress. strains are more long-term consequences of chronic stress that have not been alleviated by some means. Sustained stress plays a role in strains, ranging from heart disease to cancer, and can weaken the body's immune function so that it is less capable of fighting off illness and disease. Moreover, stress and the accompanying strains can take a huge toll on an organization's productivity and performance. AACSB: Analytic Blooms: Remember Difficulty: 2 Medium Learning Objective: 02-01 Describe the personal and organizational consequences of excessive stress. Topic: Introduction 62. Identify some common myths about stress and time management. Some common myths about stress and time management include: Stress is a personal, non-work issue and should not be a concern in a • work organization. All stress is bad. • A stressor is a stressor. • Only novices choke. • Good time management means being an efficient workaholic. • Analytic Blooms: Understand Difficulty: 2 Medium Learning Objective: 02-01 Describe the personal and organizational consequences of excessive stress. Topic: Introduction
61. What is stress and how is it different from strain? Stress is the physiological and psychological states of arousal activated when we encounter a stressor. Strains are defined as outcomes of stress. strains are more long-term consequences of chronic stress that have not been alleviated by some means. Sustained stress plays a role in strains, ranging from heart disease to cancer, and can weaken the body's immune function so that it is less capable of fighting off illness and disease. Moreover, stress and the accompanying strains can take a huge toll on an organization's productivity and performance. AACSB: Analytic Blooms: Remember Difficulty: 2 Medium Learning Objective: 02-01 Describe the personal and organizational consequences of excessive stress. Topic: Introduction 62. Identify some common myths about stress and time management. Some common myths about stress and time management include: • Stress is a personal, non-work issue and should not be a concern in a work organization. • All stress is bad. • A stressor is a stressor. • Only novices choke. • Good time management means being an efficient workaholic. Analytic Blooms: Understand Difficulty: 2 Medium Learning Objective: 02-01 Describe the personal and organizational consequences of excessive stress. Topic: Introduction
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