Which item is an internal to agency stressor?

• A. Frustration with judicial system
• B. Shift work
• C. Perceived favoritism regarding promotions
• D. Poor training and inadequate career development opportunities

Answer: (D)

Internal stressors arise from the organization’s own policies, resources, and structures. When an agency doesn’t provide strong training or a clear path for career development, employees feel unprepared and uncertain about their future, which creates ongoing stress that the agency can address directly by improving training programs, mentoring, and advancement opportunities. The frustration with the judicial system reflects pressures that come from outside the agency, not from its internal policies. Shift work and perceptions about promotions touch on work design or fairness, but they aren’t as directly tied to the agency’s development infrastructure as training and career pathways are.