Author Description
During The Past Two Decades, The Nature Of Work Has Changed Dramatically, As More And More Organizations Downsize, Outsource And Move Toward Short-term Contracts, Part-time Working And Teleworking. The Costs Of Stress In The Workplace In Most Of The Developed And Developing World Have Risen Accordingly In Terms Of Increased Sickness Absence, Labour Turnover, Burnout, Premature Death And Decreased Productivity. This Book, In One Volume, Provides All The Major Theories Of Organizational Stress From The Leading Researchers And Writers In The Field. It Is A Guide To Identifying The Sources Of Pressures In Jobs And The Workplace So That We May Be Able To Intervene To Change And Manage The Growing Problem Of Organizational Stress.
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THE THESIS
This volume investigates the primary theoretical frameworks explaining the causes and consequences of stress within modern organizational structures. Cary L. Cooper, a prominent researcher in occupational health, compiles contributions from leading experts to examine how shifting labor practices—such as downsizing, outsourcing, and flexible working arrangements—impact employee well-being and organizational productivity. The text provides a comprehensive analytical framework for identifying workplace stressors and developing effective intervention strategies.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Comprehensive overview of major organizational stress theories
- Analysis of the impact of downsizing and precarious employment on health
- Methodologies for identifying and measuring workplace pressure
- Strategies for organizational intervention and stress management
Scope Limits
- Does not provide individual clinical therapy techniques for personal stress relief
- Focuses primarily on organizational-level dynamics rather than specific industry case studies
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts recognize this volume as a foundational reference for students and practitioners of organizational psychology. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose, which serves as a thorough survey of the field's development over the past two decades.
Page Count:
298
Publication Date:
1998-01-01
Publisher:
Oup Oxford
ISBN-10:
0191584703
ISBN-13:
9780191584701
Business
Psychology
Management
Occupational Health
Psychology Industrial
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