M: Organizational Behavior 2nd Edition by Steven McShane, Mary Von Glinow

Exercise 122

Stress is best described as:
A) the physiological disorders we experience from adverse environmental conditions.
B) a series of events that cause emotional exhaustion and cynicism towards customers.
C) an adaptive response to a situation that is perceived as challenging or threatening to the person's wellbeing.
D) the negative attitudes of employees leading to reduced productivity.
E) a behavior pattern of people with a low risk taking orientation.