What paradox of today's work environment is noted by organizational researcher, Jeff Pfeffer? Multiple choice question. Dangerous jobs such as coal mines and oil rigs are regulated by the government, but the stressful nature of the modern work environment is not. Demands placed on upper management are much less stressful and easier to manage than those placed on lower-level workers. The outcomes that a healthy work environment produces for employees are vastly different than the outcomes for organizations. A competitive advantage can be achieved by a company's product or service, but it cannot be achieved through a company's employees