Asked by Heather Robertshaw on May 03, 2024
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High job demands and time pressure have been associated with presenteeism.
Job Demands
Aspects of a job that require sustained physical and/or psychological effort or skills and hence are associated with certain physiological and/or psychological costs.
Time Pressure
The stress experienced when the amount of time available to complete a task is perceived to be insufficient.
Presenteeism
The act of attending work while not fully functioning due to illness or other medical conditions, which can decrease productivity.
- Understand the nexus between work demands, attending work while sick, and health outcomes.
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Zybrea KnightMay 04, 2024
Final Answer :
True
Explanation :
High job demands and time pressure can lead to employees attending work even when they are ill (presenteeism) because they feel they cannot afford to take time off, either due to workload or perceived job insecurity.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the nexus between work demands, attending work while sick, and health outcomes.