Organizational Stress Around the World: Research and Practice

Stress is an emotion that arises when a person feels overwhelmed by demands that exceed their resources. It can be caused by both environmental and psychological factors. Chronic stress can lead to various health problems, and Organizational Stress Around the World: Research and Practice provides a comprehensive understanding of stress in contemporary organizations.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 344 pages
Publication date: 01 August 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Stress is a complex and multifaceted phenomenon that arises when individuals perceive that the demands placed upon them exceed their available personal and social resources. It can manifest from various environmental factors, such as impending work deadlines or persistent concerns about familial issues. While acute stress responses can be vital in life-threatening situations, research has shown that the body's stress response is remarkably similar when confronted with less severe but chronic stressors like work overload, deadline pressures, and family conflicts. Chronic activation of this stress response can lead to a range of pathological changes, including elevated blood pressure, clogged blood vessels, anxiety, depression, and addiction.

Organizational Stress Around the World: Research and Practice seeks to provide a comprehensive and up-to-date understanding of the evolving nature of stress in contemporary organizations. This book aims to expand theory and practice by addressing real-world issues across cultures and offering diverse perspectives on organizational stress and research relevant to various occupational settings and cultures. It explores personal, occupational, organizational, and societal factors that contribute to stress identification and management techniques to address stress and its associated problems at individual and organizational levels.

This book will be of immense value to researchers, academics, practitioners, and students interested in stress management research. It offers a wealth of knowledge and insights that will aid in developing effective strategies for managing stress and promoting well-being in individuals and organizations.

Weight: 680g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367634698