PSY 565 Topic 8 Assignment – Job Stress and Burnout

Write an essay (750-1,000 words) reflecting on a stressful job that you previously held, or a hypothetical job you can create for this assignment.

  1. Describe the factors that contributed to high stress levels.
  2. What might the organization have done to help reduce stress levels? Identify leadership behaviors as well as organizational policies.
  3. How might an I/O psychologist assess the need for change and facilitate that change in your example?

Your essay should include three to four scholarly resources from the GCU library.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

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