Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) and Areas of Worklife Survey (AWS) Model
Christina Maslach's model combines the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI), which measures three dimensions of burnout-emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and reduced personal accomplishment-and the Areas of Worklife Survey (AWS), which assesses six workplace domains (workload, control, reward, community, fairness, and values) that influence burnout and engagement. The model is used to identify organizational factors contributing to burnout and to guide interventions aimed at prevention and improvement of employee well-being.
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Framework Domains (8)
Governance and Continuous Improvement - Maslach MBI AWS Model
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MBI-AWS-Governance-Continuous-Improvement-Action-Planning-Confidentiality-Psychological-Safety-Early-Detection | MBI/AWS Governance + Continuous Improvement + Action Planning + Confidentiality + Psychological Safety + Early Detection |
High-Risk Occupations - Maslach MBI AWS Model
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MBI-AWS-High-Risk-Occupations-Healthcare-Education-First-Responders-Legal-Clergy-Social-Work | MBI/AWS High-Risk Occupations + Healthcare + Education + First Responders + Legal + Clergy + Social Work |
Individual Interventions - Maslach MBI AWS Model
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MBI-AWS-Individual-Interventions-Mindfulness-CBT-Sleep-Exercise-Recovery-Boundary-Setting | MBI/AWS Individual Interventions + Mindfulness + CBT + Sleep + Exercise + Recovery + Boundaries |
MBI Versions - Maslach MBI AWS Model
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MBI-AWS-Versions-HSS-Human-Services-MP-Medical-ES-Educators-GS-General-GS-S-Students-30-Languages | MBI Versions + HSS Human Services + MP Medical Personnel + ES Educators + GS General + GS-S Students + 30+ Languages |
Organisational Interventions - Maslach MBI AWS Model
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MBI-AWS-Organisational-Interventions-Workload-Autonomy-Recognition-Team-Building-Leadership-EAP | MBI/AWS Organisational Interventions + Workload + Autonomy + Recognition + Team + Leadership + EAP |
Scope and Foundation - Maslach MBI AWS Model
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MBI-AWS-Scope-Maslach-Jackson-1981-Leiter-AWS-1999-Mismatch-Hypothesis-ICD-11-QD85-WHO-Burnout | MBI/AWS Scope + Maslach Jackson 1981 + Leiter Mismatch 1999 + ICD-11 QD85 + WHO Burnout |
Six AWS Areas - Maslach MBI AWS Model
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MBI-AWS-Areas-of-Worklife-Survey-Six-Domains-Workload-Control-Reward-Community-Fairness-Values | AWS Six Areas + Workload + Control + Reward + Community + Fairness + Values |
Three MBI Dimensions - Maslach MBI AWS Model
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MBI-AWS-Three-Dimensions-Emotional-Exhaustion-Depersonalization-Cynicism-Personal-Accomplishment-Professional-Efficacy | MBI Three Dimensions + Emotional Exhaustion + Depersonalization Cynicism + Personal Accomplishment Professional Efficacy |
Your Compliance Coverage
If you comply with Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) and Areas of Worklife Survey (AWS) Model, you already cover:
NHS Healthcare Leadership Model
50%
4 controls mapped
Compare →Hersey & Blanchard Situational Leadership Model
50%
4 controls mapped
Compare →ISO 37000:2021
38%
3 controls mapped
Compare →+ 2 more: Argyris Double-Loop Learning (38%), COSO Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) (25%)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) and Areas of Worklife Survey (AWS) Model?
Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) and Areas of Worklife Survey (AWS) Model is a compliance framework from United States (origin), International applicability with 8 domains and 8 controls. Christina Maslach's model combines the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI), which measures three dimensions of burnout-emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and reduced personal accomplishment-and the Areas of Worklife Survey (AWS), which assesses six workplace domains (workload, control, reward, community, fairness, and values) that influence burnout and engagement. The model is used to identify organizational factors contributing to burnout and to guide interventions aimed at prevention and improvement of employee well-being. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) and Areas of Worklife Survey (AWS) Model have?
Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) and Areas of Worklife Survey (AWS) Model has 8 controls organised across 8 domains. The largest domains are Governance and Continuous Improvement - Maslach MBI AWS Model (1 controls), High-Risk Occupations - Maslach MBI AWS Model (1 controls), Individual Interventions - Maslach MBI AWS Model (1 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) and Areas of Worklife Survey (AWS) Model map to?
Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) and Areas of Worklife Survey (AWS) Model maps to 5 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are NHS Healthcare Leadership Model (50% coverage), Hersey & Blanchard Situational Leadership Model (50% coverage), ISO 37000:2021 (38% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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