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What is the impact of perceived threats to job security from technological change on employees' well-being?

  • It has no effect on employees' well-being
  • It positively affects employees' well-being
  • It negatively affects employees' well-being (correct)
  • It only affects employees' physical health
  • How does the fear of job loss due to automation affect employees' mental health?

    Employees who fear their job will be replaced by automation report higher levels of depression, cynicism, and anxiety. They are also more likely to suffer from anxiety-related mental health disorders.

    How does automation affect employees who fear their occupation will be replaced?

  • They become more productive and efficient at work
  • They experience higher levels of depression, cynicism, and anxiety (correct)
  • They become more motivated to learn new skills
  • They report higher levels of happiness and job satisfaction
  • What are some non-pecuniary factors that may be impacted by automation, affecting employees' well-being?

    <p>Automation may negatively impact the quality of interpersonal interactions among employees and social assets within organizations. Communications within organizations are becoming more controlled by systems and technology.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of automation on the quality of interpersonal interactions among employees and social assets within organizations?

    <p>It negatively impacts interpersonal interactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two most important dimensions that determine an individual worker's well-being, according to the text?

    <p>The employment and wages of an individual worker are two of the most important dimensions that determine their well-being.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    • Employees' mental health and well-being are increasingly important.
    • Perceived threats to job security from technological change negatively affect employees' well-being.
    • Automation may impact non-pecuniary factors that shape employees' well-being.
    • Employees who fear their occupation will be replaced by automation report higher levels of depression, cynicism, and anxiety.
    • Employees who believe technology threatens their employment are more likely to suffer from anxiety-related mental health disorders.
    • Automation may negatively impact the quality of interpersonal interactions among employees and social assets within organizations.
    • Communications within organizations are becoming more controlled by systems and technology.
    • Automation is having a detrimental influence on mental health in the workplace.
    • This has hidden and direct consequences for businesses and individuals.
    • The employment and wages of an individual worker are two of the most important dimensions that determine their well-being.

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    Are you aware of the impact that automation and technological change can have on employees' mental health and well-being? Take this quiz to test your knowledge on the relationship between workplace automation and mental health. Learn about the negative effects that perceived job security threats and reduced interpersonal interactions can have on employees, and explore the hidden and direct consequences for both individuals and businesses. Keywords: automation, mental health, perceived threats, job security, interpersonal interactions, technology, workplace.

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