IOP3706
Assignment 1
Unique No:
Due 2025
, IOP3706 Assessment 1 – Semester 2 – 2025
Student Name: [Your Name]
Student Number: [Your Student Number]
Module: IOP3706
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)
Two key psychological factors that likely influenced the employee’s decision to resign
are:
1. Perceived Lack of Supervisory Support
When employees feel undervalued or ignored by their immediate supervisors, it
significantly affects their motivation, engagement, and emotional well-being.
Supervisory support involves both instrumental (task-related) and emotional
(relationship-based) assistance. According to Eisenberger et al. (2020),
employees who perceive low levels of support from their supervisors are more
likely to feel disconnected from the organisation and show stronger intentions to
leave. In the current scenario, the employee explicitly mentioned feeling
unsupported by management, which likely diminished her sense of belonging
and organisational commitment. This absence of recognition or feedback
contributed to her decision to resign.
Burnout and Prolonged Job Stress
Burnout is a state of chronic physical and emotional exhaustion resulting from
prolonged exposure to stressors in the workplace. It typically manifests as fatigue,
cynicism, and a reduced sense of personal accomplishment (Maslach & Leiter, 2016).
Even though the employee had strong interpersonal connections within the team, the
emotional toll of her job overwhelmed her. The exit interview
Assignment 1
Unique No:
Due 2025
, IOP3706 Assessment 1 – Semester 2 – 2025
Student Name: [Your Name]
Student Number: [Your Student Number]
Module: IOP3706
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)
Two key psychological factors that likely influenced the employee’s decision to resign
are:
1. Perceived Lack of Supervisory Support
When employees feel undervalued or ignored by their immediate supervisors, it
significantly affects their motivation, engagement, and emotional well-being.
Supervisory support involves both instrumental (task-related) and emotional
(relationship-based) assistance. According to Eisenberger et al. (2020),
employees who perceive low levels of support from their supervisors are more
likely to feel disconnected from the organisation and show stronger intentions to
leave. In the current scenario, the employee explicitly mentioned feeling
unsupported by management, which likely diminished her sense of belonging
and organisational commitment. This absence of recognition or feedback
contributed to her decision to resign.
Burnout and Prolonged Job Stress
Burnout is a state of chronic physical and emotional exhaustion resulting from
prolonged exposure to stressors in the workplace. It typically manifests as fatigue,
cynicism, and a reduced sense of personal accomplishment (Maslach & Leiter, 2016).
Even though the employee had strong interpersonal connections within the team, the
emotional toll of her job overwhelmed her. The exit interview
