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such measures are available free of
charge. Select any one of these, com-
plete the assessment, and score your
results.
_______ 2. Interpret your results as they compare to
recent job experiences, your choice of
major, and your long-term career goals.
Critique the value of the Big Five model
as it relates to your own personal job-
related choices and experiences.
_______ 3. Form a small group with three to four of
your classmates and share your individual
critiques from Step 2. Does this additional
information change your assessment of
the Big Five model in either a more posi-
tive or more negative direction?
EXPERIENTIAL EXERCISE
Stress Test
Job-related stress is very common in organizations—
almost everyone experiences stress some of the time.
Stress can also occur in nonwork settings, such as school
or family life. While a moderate level of stress can have
positive effects, too much stress can lead to physical and
mental health problems, absenteeism and turnover, low
productivity and morale, and eventually burnout.
Investigate the demands of your Management class
to assess the extent of factors that increase stress, writ-
ing down your answers individually. Discuss your per-
ceptions with a small group of classmates. Then, as a
group, suggest changes that would make your class less
stressful.
Step 1:
Working alone, assess the task demands asso-
ciated with your Management class. In this category,
include items such as the extent to which you are
fully informed and can therefore make informed deci-
sions. Also consider the time pressure and the possible
consequences of your actions.
Assess the physical demands associated with your
Management class. In this category, include items
such as the location and facilities available in the class-
room. Also include lighting, heating, ventilation, seat-
ing, amount of space, flexibility of the space, and so on.
Assess the role demands associated with your Manage-
ment class. In this category, consider the role you play
as a student. Do you understand what is expected of
you in this role? Are you comfortable in this role? Does
your role as a student conflict with any of the other
important roles that you play?
Assess the interpersonal demands associated with
your Management class. In this category, consider
your relationships with the instructor and your fellow
students. Any personality conflicts or pressure to con-
form to group norms would tend to increase stress.
Step 2:
In a small group, discuss your answers. Try to
recognize patterns of similarities and differences. Then
discuss changes that could be made that would reduce
stress. Be sure to consider changes that could be made
by your institution or department, by your instructor,
and by the students.
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