Category: O
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Oxidize
To cause a substance to chemically combine with oxygen.
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Outcome expectations
One’s belief that a particular action will lead to a particular outcome.
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Organizational stress
Refers to how the structure and processes of the organization bring about stress for the workers.
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Organizational role stress
Concept of organizational stress that includes role conflict, role ambiguity, and role overload.
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Organizational injustice model
A model of organizational stress that assumes that stress occurs when the organization’s interpersonal transactions, procedures, or outcomes are perceived as unfair.
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Open awareness
A mindfulness meditation practice in which the meditator disengages the analytical mind; suspends judgment; and becomes a passive observer of the images, sensations, feelings, and cognitions that stream through consciousness.
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Observing self
The component of the self in mindfulness practice that notices thoughts.
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Oestrogen dominance
Having an imbalance of the female hormones with too much oestrogen compared to progesterone.
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Optimist
A person who focuses on the positive side of things and expects a favorable outcome.
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Operation Identification
A nationwide crime prevention program that encourages marking personal property.