Outcomes of Stress Lastly, stress can lead to a number of behavioral outcomes, including increased aggression, counterproductive workplace behaviors, and substance abuse. As employees of an organization, we have to realize that stress can be both positive and negative. All members of the organization should be aware of their own level of stress as well as that of other individuals. Wendell French, Fremont Kast, and James Rosenzweig argued that organizations should strive to maintain a balance of eustress Stress that is pleasant and creates an optimal working condition.(pleasant) and distress A problematic type of stress because it creates a substandard working environment.(problematic). Managers can foster a balanced work environment, they believed, through effective performance planning, role analysis, and interpersonal skills training. Care must be taken, observed French, Kast, and Rosenzweig, since managers must strike a delicate balance in each of five areas