Asked by Megan Chung on May 07, 2024

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The job demands-resources model is a model that specifies

A) how job demands and job resources cause burnout.
B) how job demands cause stress and job resources cause well-being.
C) how job demands cause burnout and job resources cause engagement.
D) how job demands and job resources cause engagement.
E) how job demands and job resources cause stress.

Job Demands-Resources Model

A psychological theory positing that employee well-being is determined by the balance between job demands (physical, social, or organizational aspects requiring sustained effort) and resources (aspects that help achieve work goals, reduce demands, or stimulate personal growth).

Engagement

The level of commitment and involvement an individual demonstrates towards their work or a cause.

Burnout

A state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged stress and overwork.

  • Describe the job demands-resources model and its implications for employee well-being and engagement.
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Jassim HamdanMay 12, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The job demands-resources model posits that job demands lead to burnout when not balanced by sufficient job resources, while job resources can foster engagement by providing support, reducing job demands' effects, or stimulating personal growth and development.