The Maslach-Burnout-Inventory (MBI) for Measuring Burnout at Work

  The Maslach Burnout Inventory, better known as the burnout questionnaire, is an instrument for measuring job exhaustion or burnout syndrome. This is a condition in which the individual experiences chronic stress. Basically, it manifests as a continuous negative attitude toward the environment. When an individual experiences job burnout, they feel permanently fatigued. At the same time, they have trouble getting adequate sleep or rest. In addition, they become irritable, show detachment or rejection of their work, and decrease their productivity. In the long term, job burnout can have really serious consequences for the individual. For instance, it increases the…