Managing Job Stress Flashcards
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A representative has just ended a call with a verbally abusive customer and the next call is already ringing. What is the most effective immediate stress-management action?
Answer: Take a few slow, deep breaths before answering the next call
Brief controlled breathing lowers the physical stress response so the rep can start the next interaction calmly.
Which of the following is an early warning sign of burnout in a customer service representative?
Answer: Growing cynicism and emotional detachment toward customers
Cynicism and depersonalization toward customers are core symptoms of burnout.
A rep feels overwhelmed by a long queue of pending emails. Which approach best reduces stress while maintaining service quality?
Answer: Prioritize emails by urgency and impact, then work through them systematically
Prioritizing by urgency and impact creates a manageable plan and ensures critical issues are handled first.
What does the term 'emotional labor' refer to in customer service work?
Answer: Managing and displaying expected emotions even when they differ from what you feel
Emotional labor is the effort required to show organizationally expected emotions, such as friendliness, regardless of one's actual feelings.
Which self-talk statement best helps a representative cope after a customer's angry outburst?
Answer: "The customer is upset with the situation, not with me personally."
Depersonalizing the anger prevents the rep from internalizing criticism aimed at the problem.
A supervisor notices a team member skipping all breaks to keep handle-time metrics high. What is the best advice?
Answer: Use scheduled breaks to recharge, since rest sustains long-term performance
Regular breaks prevent fatigue and help maintain consistent performance across the shift.
Which workplace factor is MOST likely to increase stress for customer service representatives?
Answer: Low control over workload combined with high demands
High demand paired with low control is a well-documented driver of job strain.
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