Besides, since most MBAs become people managers, their performance is based on how well the team does. They are expected to keep the motivation levels of their team high, make sure their team keeps up its performance, and be ready with solutions to any problems that might or might not have a direct impact on the work. Such high levels of responsibility can lead to huge amount of mental and physical stress that many modern day managers face. But that’s something that many modern day managers accept as occupational hazard.