PHR Question #49: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is A. Workplace accidents. This question addresses the relative cost impact of stress-related outcomes in organizations, identifying workplace accidents as the single largest cost driver according to Ravi Tangri's research.

Question

Stress is often a significant issue in workplaces. Author Ravi Tangri asserts that stress costs organizations up to $300 billion per year. Which one of the following stresses is the largest contributor to organizational cost of waste?

Options

AWorkplace accidents
BTurnover
CAbsenteeism
DDrug plan costs

Explanation

This question addresses the relative cost impact of stress-related outcomes in organizations, identifying workplace accidents as the single largest cost driver according to Ravi Tangri's research.

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B. Turnover, though expensive due to recruiting and training replacement employees, represents a smaller total share of stress-related organizational costs than workplace accidents.
C. Absenteeism contributes meaningfully to stress costs but ranks lower than workplace accidents in total financial impact on the organization.
D. Drug plan costs tied to stress-related health conditions are a relatively minor component of overall organizational stress costs compared to accidents.

Concept tested. Stress-related organizational cost categories and ranking

Reference. https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/tools/toolkits/managing-workplace-stress

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