Stress management policy analysis: a preventative approach

Islam, Jamal and Mohajan, Haradhan and Datta, Rajib (2012): Stress management policy analysis: a preventative approach. Published in: International Journal of Economics and Research , Vol. 3, No. 6 (31 December 2012): pp. 1-17.

Abstract

At the present world human resource is considered as one of the most important resource. In the era of dynamic business most of the organizations invest a huge amount of money and spend a great deal of time and efforts as though they can properly utilize and manage this vital resource. Stress is one of the burning questions that hinder the officers’ and workers’ performance and productivity. In this paper all experiences of jobs are discussed which affects human minds and bodies. It has been essentially built the inputs which are obtained by conducting a comprehensive study covering the aspects of stress in today’s business. An attempt has been taken to address three major key areas related with the types and sources of work related stress, impact of stress on individuals and the way of managing stress.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: Stress, Employee Stress, Stress management, Occupational stress, Reduction of stress, Prevention of stress.
• Subjects: M - Business Administration and Business Economics ; Marketing ; Accounting ; Personnel Economics > M3 - Marketing and Advertising > M31 - Marketing

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