One Type of Risk, HR Professionals Must Be Aware of and Combat

Multiple Choice

One type of risk, HR Professionals must be aware of and combat is job stress. Which of the following is the best definition of job stress?

A) Stress is the degree of physical, emotional, and mental strain upon a worker from the demands and constraints of employment.
B) Stress is the lack of exercise, sleep, and good diet combined with work demands that are beyond the scope of a person's capabilities.
C) Stress is a harmful physical and emotional response that occurs when the requirements of the job don't match the capabilities, resources, or needs of the worker.
D) Stress is pressure from requirements in a workplace that are beyond the scope of job satisfaction.