We learned about some of the causes of stress in the workplace, such as lack of control, an inaccurate or incomplete job description, feeling that one lacks talent or is not good at their position, etc. Also examined some of the negative consequences that stress can have (such as counterproductive behaviors) and explored ways to manage and overcome stress. In this discussion, you will apply this material to your own life.

To begin, please complete and score yourself on the Workplace Stress Survey by clicking on the following weblink from the American Institute of Stress. If you are not currently employed, think about your most recent job or the job you hope to have in the future.

Workplace Stress Survey:

https://www.stress.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Workplace-Stress-Survey.pdf

Address the following prompts:

• Share your score from the Workplace Stress Survey.
• Indicate which item or items on the Workplace Stress Survey you scored highest on and which you scored lowest on.
• Using the items you scored highest on as a guide, explain what your biggest sources of stress at work seem to be and create a plan for how you might handle or overcome these stressors in a way that is productive.

Imagine you are the team leader of a department within a large hospital. What steps would you take to promote and maintain an ethical workplace? Choose one of the two scenarios below and then provide a descriptive response to that scenario. Scenario 1

• As you are leaving your position at the hospital for the day, you are riding in the elevator with a physician, a nurse, and another bystander (whom you presume to be a patient or a patient's family member). The physician and the nurse are animatedly discussing details of a surgery that occurred earlier in the day. Although they have not mentioned the patient's name, you feel like this is information you should not be hearing, and you can see the bystander's eyes widen in surprise or curiosity, or perhaps both. You are relieved when the elevator finally reaches the ground floor. Describe your initial reaction to what you just overheard. Explain why this behavior is a violation of ethical practices. What are some lessons to be learned from this situation? Scenario 2
• Your coworker is having some personal difficulties and lately has been having trouble getting to work on time. Your shared manager is keeping a close eye on her punctuality, which, she claims, just adds to her stress. Yesterday, your coworker asked you if you would take her name badge and scan it for her when you report to work (on time), making it look as though she also clocked in on time. You do not want to see your coworker get in trouble, but you do not want to participate in unethical behavior. 
• Describe your initial thoughts of being asked to clock in your coworker. 
• What are some ways this situation could be resolved in an ethical manner? 
• What ethical behaviors can you exhibit to serve as a positive role model in this situation?