Discussion Post
QUESTION I
i. There are multiple sources of stress in the workplace and these can be categorized as environmental, organizational and personal.
Explain how these three categories of potential stressors can all create stress in the workplace, though in different ways.
ii. Consequences of stress can come in the form of three categories of symptoms: physiological, psychological and behavioural.
Discuss how specific circumstances or conditions in the workplace can affect an employee in these three ways, and how this can negatively affect the organization as a whole.
QUESTION II
Describe the organizational culture that seems to exist at the University of the Bahamas. Be specific and thorough. Include (but do not limit your discussion to) some of the implicit and explicit norms, values and assumptions of faculty, staff, administration and students.
QUESTION III
i. How do job satisfaction, job involvement, deviant workplace behaviour and organizational commitment differ from each other?
ii. Select any three of the items in ‘a' above and explain how each can, for good or bad, affect performance/productivity?
QUESTION IV
What is/are the purpose(s) of the socialization process in organizations?
Create a realistic, specific and detailed account of the entire socialization process in an organization.
QUESTION V
i. Describe any THREE functions of communication and explain the importance of each one in the workplace.
ii. Identify any TWO power tactics and explain how each can influence the behaviour of others in the workplace.
The response must include a reference list. Using one-inch margins, double-space, Times New Roman 12 pnt font and APA style of writing and citations.