The document discusses stress, its sources, effects, and management. It defines stress as emotional and physiological reactions to demands from within or outside an organization. Sources of stress include work-related factors like role conflicts and responsibilities, as well as non-work stressors like daily hassles. Effects of stress can be physical like heart disease, behavioral like smoking, or psychological like depression. Individual differences in resilience to stress exist. Stress management involves personal lifestyle changes like exercise and diet, as well as cognitive techniques, organizational strategies, and principles like becoming aware of stress perceptions.