IOP3706
Assignment 1
Semester 2
Due August 2025
, IOP3706 – Assessment 01
Student Number: [Insert your student number]
Module Code: IOP3706
Assignment Title: Assessment 01 – Scenario-Based Assessment
Semester: 2 (2025)
Total Marks: 25
SCENARIO 1
Question 1.1
Identify and briefly explain two psychological factors that may have influenced
the employee’s decision to leave the organisation.
(6 marks)
1. Perceived Lack of Supervisory Support
This refers to an employee’s perception that their manager or supervisor is not
offering sufficient guidance, encouragement, or assistance. According to the
study guide (IOP3706, 2025), supervisory support significantly influences
employee motivation and organisational commitment. When support is lacking,
employees often feel undervalued, isolated, and overwhelmed, leading to
dissatisfaction and eventually, resignation.
2. Burnout (Emotional Exhaustion)
Burnout is a psychological state characterised by chronic emotional and physical
exhaustion due to prolonged work stress. The study guide highlights burnout as a
key contributor to voluntary turnover. It often stems from work overload, lack of
control, or insufficient recognition. In this scenario, burnout likely diminished the
employee’s well-being and sense of efficacy, prompting her to seek relief through
resignation.
Question 1.2
Assignment 1
Semester 2
Due August 2025
, IOP3706 – Assessment 01
Student Number: [Insert your student number]
Module Code: IOP3706
Assignment Title: Assessment 01 – Scenario-Based Assessment
Semester: 2 (2025)
Total Marks: 25
SCENARIO 1
Question 1.1
Identify and briefly explain two psychological factors that may have influenced
the employee’s decision to leave the organisation.
(6 marks)
1. Perceived Lack of Supervisory Support
This refers to an employee’s perception that their manager or supervisor is not
offering sufficient guidance, encouragement, or assistance. According to the
study guide (IOP3706, 2025), supervisory support significantly influences
employee motivation and organisational commitment. When support is lacking,
employees often feel undervalued, isolated, and overwhelmed, leading to
dissatisfaction and eventually, resignation.
2. Burnout (Emotional Exhaustion)
Burnout is a psychological state characterised by chronic emotional and physical
exhaustion due to prolonged work stress. The study guide highlights burnout as a
key contributor to voluntary turnover. It often stems from work overload, lack of
control, or insufficient recognition. In this scenario, burnout likely diminished the
employee’s well-being and sense of efficacy, prompting her to seek relief through
resignation.
Question 1.2
