HRCI Exam PHR Topic 4 Question 74 Discussion

Burnout is a symptom that can further eradicate performance because of stress in employees. Employers must recognize stress and address the issues caused by stress. Although burnout is work-related, most responsibility for burnout currently rests on the individual worker in the United States, as well as the individual company, as it is in a company's best interest to ensure burnout doesn't occur. The NIOSH outlines an approach in their booklet 'Stress at Work.'

Answer option A is incorrect. De-motivation may occur, but burnout is the preferred terminology.

Answer option D is incorrect. Approximately 40 percent of turnover is due to stress, but turnover is not necessarily a symptom of an employee.

Answer option C is incorrect. Stress may cause tumors, though there are more complicated health matters that contribute to this symptom. The best answer is burnout.