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Job stress
Meaning.

It is a state of tension experienced by individuals facing extraordinary demands, constrains or opportunities.

Job stress -Definition

"JOB STRESS ARISES WHEN DEMANDS EXCEED ABILITIES, WHILE JOB-RELATED STRAINS ARE REACTIONS OR OUTCOMES RESULTING FROM THE EXPERIENCE OF STRESS." -WESTMAN

Nature of job stress

Stress can be either positive or negative.
It is a state of tension. Individuals facing ; extraordinary demands, constrains, or

opportunities. Individuals can react to Stress in; - Emotionally - Behaviorally - Psychologically.

Faces of stress
1 . Constructive stress (Eustress)
Acts in a positive manner. For the individual & Organization. Individual is in balance or within tolerable limits.

Increase effort, stimulate creativity, and encourage diligence.

Eg: Falling in love, winning a contest.

2 . Destructive stress

(Distress)

It is not healthy for individual or organization. Effects are out of balance or outside the tolerance

limits. Excessive stress may lead to breakdown a persons physical and mental systems. It is through errors, absenteeism, turnover, dissatisfaction, reduced performance etc..

Job stress
Faces of Stress

High

Constructive stress

Destructive stress

Low

Rustout

Burnout

Low

Moderate

High

Symptoms of job stress

1 . Biological :- Craving for food when under pressure. - Nail baiting. 2. Psychological:- Anger over unimportant issues. - Uncertainty about whom to trust. 3 . Behavioral :-

- A feeling of being failure. - Inability to show true feelings.

Sources of stress
1 . Organizational factors

Occupational demands. Role conflict. Role ambiguity. Role overload. Role underload.

Interpersonal role.
Ineffective communication. Job change.

2 . Personal Factors
The impact of life change. Type A and Type B personalities.

The belief in External locus of control.

Other reasons.

Management Stress
Stress Management can help to reduce
stress in the work environment by holding team meetings, using proper management techniques, employing effective communication system, and reducing uncertainty among employees.

1 . Individual Coping Strategies

Why do some people seem to experience more stress than others or seem to experience stress in situations that leave other people unaffected. - Time management. - Exercise. - Meditation & Relaxation.

2 . Organizational Coping Strategies Stress Management includes stress prevention also. - Role clarity. - Supportive climate. - Clear career paths. - Company-wide programmes.