Organizational Stress

Chapter 15

Organizational Stress

Table of Contents

SL Topic Page No.

* Concept of Organizational Stress 01

* Definition of Stress Management 01

* Objectives of Stress Management 03

* Importance of Stress Management 05

* Advantages of Stress Management 06

* Disadvantages of Stress Management 07

* Principles of Stress Management 08

* Stress Management Process/Model 10

* Policies of Stress Management 11

* Guidelines of Stress Management 11

* Factors of Stress Management 13

* Steps of Stress Management 14

* Methods of Stress Management 16

* Tips for Successful Stress Management 16

* Role of Manager/Employer for Managing Organizational Stress 17

* Role of Trade Union Leaders for Managing Organizational Stress 19

* Role of Employees for Managing Organizational Stress 21

* Role of Trade Union Leaders for Managing Organizational Stress 21

* Conclusion 22

* Questions 23

* MCQ 24

* References 26

Concept of Organizational Stress

Managing organizational stress is a scientific training process for managers and executives to enrich their knowledge and skills, so as to make them competent to manage their organizations effectively. Stress Management programs aim at developing conceptual and human skills of managers and executives thorough organized and systematic procedures.

Organizational stress is a continuous process. It encompasses the entire professional career of managers and executives. The imperative need for management should be appreciated, as there always exists a gap between actual and potential performance. Stress Management programs always attempt to...