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According to Karasek's Demand-Control Model, which combination of workplace factors is most likely to increase the risk of cardiovascular disease?
According to Karasek's Demand-Control Model, which combination of workplace factors is most likely to increase the risk of cardiovascular disease?
- Low psychological demands and low decision latitude.
- High psychological demands and high decision latitude.
- Low psychological demands and high decision latitude.
- High psychological demands and low decision latitude. (correct)
According to Karasek’s Demand-Control Model, what is the most effective way to reduce mental strain in the workplace without impacting job output?
According to Karasek’s Demand-Control Model, what is the most effective way to reduce mental strain in the workplace without impacting job output?
- Increasing job demands while simultaneously increasing decision latitude.
- Redesigning work processes to increase decision latitude without changing job demands. (correct)
- Reducing job demands while maintaining the same level of decision latitude.
- Implementing stricter control measures to ensure all tasks are completed efficiently.
Which intervention strategy aligns with Karasek's model for reducing workplace stress and improving employee health?
Which intervention strategy aligns with Karasek's model for reducing workplace stress and improving employee health?
- Increasing the number of supervisory check-ins to monitor employee performance.
- Standardizing all work processes to minimize variability and errors.
- Providing employees with greater autonomy and control over their tasks. (correct)
- Implementing mandatory overtime to meet production goals.
A company aims to reduce employee stress, based on Karasek's Demand-Control Model. Which action would be most effective?
A company aims to reduce employee stress, based on Karasek's Demand-Control Model. Which action would be most effective?
According to Karasek's Demand-Control Model, what is the psychological impact of having low decision latitude in a job?
According to Karasek's Demand-Control Model, what is the psychological impact of having low decision latitude in a job?
A manager notices that employees are experiencing high levels of stress. Using Karasek's Demand-Control Model, what initial steps should the manager take to address this issue?
A manager notices that employees are experiencing high levels of stress. Using Karasek's Demand-Control Model, what initial steps should the manager take to address this issue?
How does Karasek's Demand-Control Model explain the relationship between job characteristics and employee health outcomes?
How does Karasek's Demand-Control Model explain the relationship between job characteristics and employee health outcomes?
An organization aims to apply Karasek's Demand-Control Model to improve employee well-being. Which initiative aligns best with this goal?
An organization aims to apply Karasek's Demand-Control Model to improve employee well-being. Which initiative aligns best with this goal?
Considering Karasek's Demand-Control model, which job role is most likely to result in increased cardiovascular disease?
Considering Karasek's Demand-Control model, which job role is most likely to result in increased cardiovascular disease?
What core principle of Karasek's Demand-Control Model guides interventions aimed at improving worker well-being?
What core principle of Karasek's Demand-Control Model guides interventions aimed at improving worker well-being?
Flashcards
Demand-Control Model
Demand-Control Model
A model that suggests the combination of high job demands and low control leads to increased stress and cardiovascular disease.
High Demands, Low Control
High Demands, Low Control
Excessive psychological job demands coupled with a lack of decision-making power or control over one's job.
Work Redesign
Work Redesign
Redesigning work processes to increase decision-making power for workers while maintaining job demands/output levels.
Study Notes
- The Demand-Control Model was developed by Karasek in 1990.
- The model combines high job demands with low control.
- Experiencing excessive psychological job demands, along with a lack of decision latitude for job control, can lead to an increase in cardiovascular disease.
- Redesigning work processes to increase decision latitude for a broad range of workers could reduce mental strain without affecting job demands or output levels.
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