Paul is miserable and stressed with the new corporate reorganization. He now reports to a foreign office that has usurped many of his responsibilities, including the contract labor for his projects, therefore he's working with less qualified and new contractors with whom he doesn't have a relationship. However, the managers of the other departments find themselves in the same boat and everyday they are able to laugh over lunch about their new managerial impotence. ________ is helping Paul handle his stress.
A) Perception
B) Job experience
C) Social support
D) Personality
E) Marital status

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Social support is helping Paul handle his stress. The fact that he is able to commiserate and laugh with his fellow department managers over lunch suggests that they are providing him with emotional support and a sense of camaraderie during this difficult time.

Paul Is Miserable and Stressed with the New Corporate Reorganization