PSYC-FPX2240 – Summer 2024 – Section 02
Assessment 1
Assessment 1 Instructions
Assessment 1
Stress in the Workplace
InstructionsResourcesActivityAttempt 1 availableAttempt 2Attempt 3
Create a quad chart with audio recording of the oral presentation. Also complete a self-
assessment.
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Introduction
I-O psychology applies psychology to businesses and organizations. As such, it blends
the academic discipline of business with the academic study of psychology.
The organizational psychology side of I-O psychology focuses on human behavior in
the workplace. Employees at all levels, from the organizational leaders to the entry-level
workers, bring internal psychological factors to work with them each day. These factors
include motivations, attitudes, emotions, and stress. Organizational psychologists seek
to enhance the well-being of employees, leaders, and teams as well as the overall
organization.
To learn more about internal psychological factors in the workplace, this first
assessment will focus on several components of stress. You'll consider dynamics of
stress in the workplace alongside reviewing research on the topic. While you work on
this assessment, consider how improving stressful conditions can benefit both the
individual employee and the organization as a whole.
Overview
This assessment will include two deliverable submissions:
1. A quad chart with audio recording of the oral presentation.
2. Your self-assessment.
Preparation
● Step 1: Choose one of the following:
○ Physical effects of workplace stress.
○ The relationship between prejudice and stress in the
workplace.
○ The relationship between motivation and stress in the
workplace.
● Step 2: Create a poll question related to your topic and poll people in your
life.
● Step 3: Use the Capella University Library to find one peer-reviewed
research article on your topic. You may want to practice using the
Discipline-Specific Databases library guide to assist in your search.
Instructions
Part 1
Use the Quad Chart Template [PPTX] to complete this part of the assessment. You can
change titles, font, colors, et cetera. However, using the template will make it easier to
get the quad design correct.
For your quad chart, include the following:
● Quad 1 (upper left): Stress in the workplace. Using 2–3 bullet points,
describe the form of stress in the workplace. Be sure to cite your textbook.
● Quad 2 (upper right): Summarize survey results. Create a graphic showing
your results and a one bullet point summary.
● Quad 3 (lower left): Describe scholarly research findings using 2–3 bullet
points. Be sure to cite your article.
● Quad 4 (lower right): Ethics. Include three bullet points describing the main
ethical principles involved when doing research with human participants.
Add APA style references for your cited sources to the References slide.
Record your oral presentation. For directions, please see the Audio in PowerPoint
resource.
Part 2
Complete the self-evaluation rubric. Use the Stress and the Workplace Self-Assessment
[DOCX] and follow the directions.
Additional Requirements
Note: You will submit two files for this assessment. The PowerPoint with your oral
presentation and the Word document with your self-assessment.
Your assessment should also meet the following requirements:
● Written communication: Written communication is in professional style
with correct grammar, usage, and mechanics.
● Oral communication: Oral communication is in professional style with
clear articulation, correct grammar, usage, and mechanics.
● Resources: Use a minimum of three sources: your textbook, the APA
ethics code, and one peer-reviewed journal article.
● APA formatting: References and citations are formatted according to APA
style and formatting.
○ Refer to Academic Writer for guidance in using proper APA
style. See the Evidence and APA section of the Writing Center
for instructions on accessing and using Academic Writer.
● Length: One content slide in a quad format and 2–3 minute oral
presentation.
● Font and font size: Variable, a minimum of 10-point font.
Scoring Guide
Use the scoring guide to understand how your assessment will be evaluated.
