Effectiveness Under Stress Clause Samples

The 'Effectiveness Under Stress' clause establishes that the terms of the agreement remain valid and enforceable even during periods of crisis, emergency, or other stressful circumstances. In practice, this means that obligations, rights, and responsibilities outlined in the contract continue to apply regardless of external pressures such as natural disasters, financial crises, or operational disruptions. This clause ensures continuity and predictability in contractual relationships, preventing parties from evading their commitments due to unforeseen or challenging events.
Effectiveness Under Stress. There are some positions where pace, pressure, and tempo are constantly demanding. Is the employee capable of meeting rapidly changing deadlines? Can the person produce an acceptable volume and quality of work in an emergency? Is the work generally organized well enough to meet unforeseen contingencies? Before marking this factor, consider whether stress is inherent in the position or results from the employee’s failure to properly plan and organize his/her work.
Effectiveness Under Stress. I Stability Ability to withstand pressure and to remain calm in crisis or stressful situations. Ability to remain calm and professional in the performance of the job. 3 Overall Quality of Work General assessment, including arrests, reports, presentations and submissions. 3 Absenteeism Absent from work: absence and sick occurrences: 0 or 1 Outstanding; 2 or 3 Commendable; 4 or 5 Good; 6 or 7 Needs Improvement; 8 or more Unsatisfactory 2 Supervisory Input Responds to supervisory input in a positive manner. Views feedback as an opportunity to improve performance. 2 Effectiveness with others Ability of individual to cooperate with others in successfully completing investigations and assignments. Others include but are not limited to: co-workers, other departments within the Township, other agency's and departments out side the township. 2 Dependability Ability of employee to successfully complete job functions and assignments with a minimum of supervision. Observance of work hours. Reporting to work on time (relieving shifts). Observing and conforming to lunch and break times. 3 Contact with Public Treats public with respect and courtesy. Presents self in a professional manner. Handles citizen complaints and problems in a courteous and polite fashion. 2 Judgment in coping with problems Ability to weigh the facts and circumstances, and coupled with knowledge of the job be able to make sound judgment and decisions.