Job-related stress and burnout
Citation
Export citationO’Driscoll, M.P. & Cooper, C.L. (2002). Job-related stress and burnout. In P. Warr (Ed.), Psychology at Work (pp. 203-228). London, England: Penguin Group.
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Abstract
Occupational stress is a topic of substantial interest to organizational researchers and managers, as well as society at large. Stress arising from work conditions can be pervasive and significant in its impact on individuals, their families and organizations. There is also a widespread belief that management of job stress is a key factor for enhancing individual performance on the job, hence increasing organizational effectiveness. Sethi and Schuler 1984 outlined four major reasons why job stress and coping have become prominent issues: a concern for individual employee health and well-being; b the financial impact on organizations including days lost due to stress-related illness; c organizational effectiveness; and d legal obligations on employers to provide safe and healthy working environments.
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2002Type
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Penguin Group
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This chapter has been published in the book: Psychology at Work. ©Peter B. Warr and contributors, 1996, 2002. Used with permission.