Marcus is a delivery driver for a major logistics company. He is required to complete an extremely high volume of deliveries per shift to meet strict hourly targets set by an automated tracking system. Furthermore, Marcus has no influence over his delivery routes, shift patterns, or the order in which he delivers packages, as these are determined entirely by the central software. Marcus has recently been experiencing persistent tension headaches, sleep disturbances, and elevated blood pressure.
Using your knowledge of sources of stress in the workplace, explain why Marcus may be experiencing these symptoms.
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