APSY619 Psychology of Stress Health and Wellbeing at Work Assignment 2026 | University of Canterbury

APSY619 Psychology of Stress, Health and Well-being at Work

Assignment Task

Conduct a thorough investigation into relevant practices from either a working environment – your own – or a business that you have researched.
Prepare a business case for creating or improving worker health and well-being within the organisation.

Your report should:

• Include a description of the business that you have selected
• Identify and assess the burden of harm from work-related injury and ill-health
• Critically evaluate the various legislative requirements surrounding worker health and well-being
• Explain the role of leadership and management in the promotion of health and well-being within a workplace
• Analyse the costs and the benefits of a health and well-being strategy for an organisation

You will need to substantiate your findings by referring to source materials and theoretical models.

Support your answers with reference to relevant legislation and/or case reports where appropriate. Ensure you read the following marking schedule for further information on how grades will be awarded. Please see overleaf.