Stress Management Assignment Lloyd Munkombwe

ZIMBABWE INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT
ASSIGNMENT COVER
1. DELEGATE’S NAME: LLOYD PANGANI MUNKOMBWE
2. COURSE: DIPLOMA 1 IN SAFETY, HEALTH & ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT
3. GROUP: 1
4. MODULE: STRESS MANAGEMENT

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5. DATES: 23/11/21 – 24/11/21
6. DELEGATE CONTACT DETAILS: 071 755 2551 – 078 296 8957
ADDRESS: 6824 WESTLEA HARARE
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8. TITLE OF ASSIGNMENT HANDED IN:
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9. DATE DUE: 24/11/21 A Penalty will be levied for late submissions
10. MARK AWARDED ……………………………………
KNOWING THE REASON FOR DOING THINGS

CONTENTS PAGE
Table of Contents
ASSIGNMENT COVER 1
CONTENTS PAGE 2
ASSIGNMENT MARKSHEET 3
QUESTION 1 4
REFERENCES 5

ASSIGNMENT MARK SHEET
SECTION COMMENT HPS AWARDED
INTRODUCTION
Organisation 10
Assignment:
Purpose
Value
LAYOUT AND
PRESENTATION
Table of contents
Sequencing clarity
Group, Paragraph and 25
sub -
Paragraph
Headings
Conclusion
Recommendation
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Acknowledge source
Graphs/Diagram
TECHNICAL
KNOWLEDGE 40
Analysis, Models
Findings, opinions
Depth and knowledge.
Theories etc.
GENERAL
Creative input 25
Original work Work
related examples
Theoretical
TOTAL MARKS 100

Question 1
Selecting a job of your choice from any organization that you prefer illustrate the stress
causative factors impact to the person and their company.
Stress or occupational stress is commonly defined as the harmful physical and emotional responses that
occur when the demands of the job exceed the capabilities, needs or resources of the worker. Stress
particularly work-related stress is a growing problem in Zimbabwe’s construction industry that is being
fuelled by the rapid decline of political, economic, and mismanagement of resources by the private,
government, and general citizens as a whole. Stress affects not only the health and well-being of
employees but also the productivity of organizations. Work-related stress arises where work demands
of various types and combinations exceed the person’s capacity and capability to cope. However
several studies across the world have identified work-related stress as one of the root causes for unsafe
behaviors in construction.
It's important to recognize the common causes of stress at work so that you can take steps to reduce
stress levels where possible. . Workplace stress can be caused by a number of factors - from heavy
workloads and over-promotion to bullying and blame culture.
Some common causes of stress in the workplace include:
 High workloads - excessive amounts of work and unrealistic deadlines making people feel
rushed, under pressure and overwhelmed.
 Insufficient workloads - this makes people feel that their skills are being underused. It can
make people feel less secure in their job roles.
 Lack of control - having no control over work activities.

 No support - A lack of interpersonal support or poor working relationships leading to someone
feeling alone.
 Lack of skills - People being asked to do a job for which they don't have experience or training.
 Adapting to change - Difficulty settling into a new promotion, both in terms of meeting the
new role's demands and adapting to possible changes in relationships with colleagues.
 Job security worries - Concerns about job security, lack of career opportunities, or level of pay.

 Bullying or harassment.
 Blame culture - where people are afraid to get things wrong or to admit to making mistakes.
 Weak or ineffective management - this leaves employees feeling they don't have a sense of
direction.
 Over-management - this can leave employees feeling undervalued and affect their self-esteem.
 Multiple reporting lines - unclear chains of command, with each manager asking for their work
to be prioritised.
 Lack of communication - Failure to keep employees informed about major changes to the
business, causing them to feel uncertain about their future.
 Poor physical working environment - eg excessive heat, cold or noise, poor lighting,
uncomfortable seating, faulty equipment, etc.
 Work relationships – Difficult or unsupportive relationships with colleagues can become a
source of pressure at work
 Work/life balance – Enjoying a good quality of life outside of work is key to build a buffer
against work-related stress

REFERENCES
Stress in Construction Study, Dr Andries (Hennie) van Heerden, Dr Gregory Chawynski, April
14/2021
https://championhealth.co.uk/insights/top-causes-stress-work/
https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/work-related-stress
Stress Management, DSHEM1 Module, Environmental Health AND Safety Management, 2013

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ZIMBABWE INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT

1. DELEGATE’S NAME: LLOYD PANGANI MUNKOMBWE

2. COURSE: DIPLOMA 1 IN SAFETY, HEALTH & ENVIRONMENTAL

4. MODULE: STRESS MANAGEMENT

6. DELEGATE CONTACT DETAILS: 071 755 2551 – 078 296 8957

ADDRESS: 6824 WESTLEA HARARE

8. TITLE OF ASSIGNMENT HANDED IN:

9. DATE DUE: 24/11/21 A Penalty will be levied for late submissions

10. MARK AWARDED ……………………………………

KNOWING THE REASON FOR DOING THINGS

KNOWING THE REASON FOR DOING THINGS

SECTION COMMENT HPS AWARDED

TOTAL MARKS 100

KNOWING THE REASON FOR DOING THINGS

Some common causes of stress in the workplace include:

 Lack of control - having no control over work activities.

KNOWING THE REASON FOR DOING THINGS

KNOWING THE REASON FOR DOING THINGS

KNOWING THE REASON FOR DOING THINGS

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