Objective: The objective of this assignment is to focus what you’ve learned about the influences of behaviour on organizations and how this information might be applied to work experiences.

Description: The focus of week 3 (Chapter 2 – Perception, Personality, and Emotions), 4 (Chapter 3 – Values, Attitudes, and Their Effects in the Workplace), and 5 (Chapter 4 – Motivating Self and Others) is individual behaviours and processes. Through the readings and learning activities, you will have gained insight into several of the factors that influence your own and others’ behaviour in organizations.

Chapter 3 concludes with a focus on stress in the workplace. This is an important topic and, in fact, The National (CBC news broadcast) just concluded a six part series on stress in the workplace.  Are stress, burnout, or other physical/mental factors negatively impacting your workplace experience? After identifying the multiple stressors in your workplace (and perhaps your personal life) please reflect on what are your coping strategies to develop greater resilience.