Application of "What Is Stress?
"Kevin is a very relaxed, easy- going employee. When the new technological processes were implemented last month, he was able to easily accept the changes and start working through learning the new techniques necessary to use the new processes. George, on the other hand, was concerned about the new technology long before it was ever implemented. He was afraid he would no longer be able to be the top performer in his department. He has had several problems adapting to the new situation. George works very long hours, 60- 70 hours each week.
-Under which of the following categories of stress does the new technology fall?
A)type A personalities
B)organizational stressors
C)type B personalities
D)personal stressors

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The new technology is an example of organizational stressors because it is a change in the work environment that requires adaptation, affecting employees differently based on their personal coping mechanisms and attitudes towards change.