STRESS MANAGEMENT FOR INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS

STRESS MANAGEMENT FOR INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS

Dr. P. Jeyabharathy

Assistant Professor,

School of Youth Empowerment

Madurai Kamaraj University

Abstract

The definition of stress, different approaches to the definition of stress, evolution of the concept of stress, different sources of stress in the work environment and the effects of stress on the individual and the organization are discussed in detail. The consequences of stress are presented in two categories namely individual consequences and organizational consequences. Individual outcomes take the form of psychological outcomes, behavioral outcomes and psychological outcomes, behavioral outcomes and psychological outcomes. Stress negatively affects the mental and physical health of workers. As much as stress negatively affects workers, it also affects the organization they work for. The organizational effects of stress are considered here. Organizational effects discussed include job performance, organizational commitment, absenteeism, and more. Entrepreneurial stress is also explained.

Keywords: Stress management, Individual stress, Organizational stress, Evolution of stress.