Directions: In this task there is a passage followed by an incomplete outline. You should read the passage carefully and fill in each blank with no more than three words . Some General Tips for Dealing with Stress at the Workplace Since the causes of workplace stress vary greatly, so do the strategies to reduce or prevent it. If the workplace is too loud, control measures to deal with the noise should be taken wherever possible. If you are experiencing pain from repetitive strain, workstations can be re-designed to reduce repetitive movements. Job design is also an important factor. Good job design accommodates an employee's mental and physical abilities. In general, the following job design guidelines will help minimize or control workplace stress: The job should be reasonably demanding (but not based on "sheer endurance") and provide the employee with at least a minimum of variety in job tasks. The employee should be able to learn on the job and be allowed to continue to learn as their career progresses. The job should comprise some area of decision-making that the individual can call his or her own. There should be some degree of social support and recognition in the workplace. The employee should feel that the job leads to some sort of desirable future.