HUMAN BEHAVIOR
IN
ORGANIZATION
MR. NAJIBULLAH A. UMPA, RN, MBA
AY 2016-2017
(2nd TRIMESTER)
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STRESS AND
COUNSELING
EMPLOYEE STRESS
CONCEPT OF STRESS
 STRESS is a
condition in which
the person
experiences
changes in the
normal balanced
state. (Kozier, 2008)
MAIN CAUSES OF STRESS
ORGANIZATIONAL FACTORS
ORGANIZATIONAL FACTORS
• Discrimination in pay/salary
structure
ORGANIZATIONAL FACTORS
• Strict rules and
regulations
ORGANIZATIONAL FACTORS
• Ineffective communication
ORGANIZATIONAL FACTORS
• Peer pressure
ORGANIZATIONAL FACTORS
• Goals conflicts/goals ambiguity
ORGANIZATIONAL FACTORS
• More of centralized and formal
organization structure
ORGANIZATIONAL FACTORS
• Less promotional opportunities
ORGANIZATIONAL FACTORS
• Lack of employees participation
in decision-making
ORGANIZATIONAL FACTORS
• Excessive
control over the
employees by the
managers
JOB CONCERNING FACTORS
• Monotonous nature of job
JOB CONCERNING FACTORS
• Unsafe and unhealthy working
conditions
JOB CONCERNING FACTORS
• Lack of confidentiality
JOB CONCERNING FACTORS
• Crowding
EXTRA-ORGANIZATIONAL
FACTORS
SYMPTOMS OF STRESS
SYMPTOMS OF STRESS
Absenteeism, escaping from
work responsibilities, arriving
late, leaving early, etc.
SYMPTOMS OF STRESS
Deterioration in work
performance, more of error
prone work, memory loss, etc.
SYMPTOMS OF STRESS
Cribbing, over-reacting,
arguing, getting irritated,
anxiety, etc.
SYMPTOMS OF STRESS
Deteriorating health, more of
accidents, etc.
SYMPTOMS OF STRESS
Improper eating
habits (over-
eating or under-
eating),
excessive
smoking and
drinking,
sleeplessness,
EMPLOYEE COUNSELING
COUNSELING
 A counseling session is a meeting
between the supervisor and the employee
which may focus on a specific incident, a
particular aspect of an employee's
performance which the supervisor has
identified as needing improvement, or the
employee's overall performance or
conduct.
EMPLOYEE COUNSELING TECHNIQUES
Describe the
problem in a
friendly
manner.
EMPLOYEE COUNSELING TECHNIQUES
 Ask for the
employee’s help in
solving the
problem.
EMPLOYEE COUNSELING TECHNIQUES
 Discuss causes of the problem.
EMPLOYEE COUNSELING TECHNIQUES
 Identify and write down possible
solutions.
EMPLOYEE COUNSELING TECHNIQUES
 Decide on specific action to be taken
by each of you.
EMPLOYEE COUNSELING TECHNIQUES
 Agree upon a
specific follow-up
date.
Chapter 14: Stress and Counseling

Chapter 14: Stress and Counseling