Impact of Stress on Productivity

Presented by: Kamran Arshad (F-09-204)

Mian Faheem (SP-10-210)

Outline

• What is Stress?

• Types of Stress?

• Sources of Stress

• Impact of Stress

• Symptoms of Stress

• Stress Management

• Q&A

WHAT IS STRESS ?

• Stress is the body's reaction to a change that requires a physical, mental or emotional adjustment or response.

• stress is a feeling experienced when a person thinks that "the demands exceed the personal and social resources the individual is able to mobilize."

Types Of Stress

There are two types of stress:

• Eustress

• Distress

Types Of Stress

Eustress:

Stress that is healthy, or gives one a feeling of fulfillment or other positive feelings. Eustress is a process of exploring potential gains.

Types of Stress

Distress:

• Severe strain resulting from exhaustion or an accident

Sources of stress

Physical Sources of Stress • Work overload• Irregular work hours• Loss of sleep • Noise• Improper lighting

Sources of stress

Psychological Sources of Stress• Boring job• Inability to socialize • Lack of autonomy• Responsibility of results• Without sufficient authority• Unrealistic objectives• Role ambiguity • Role conflict• Dual career marriages

Effects of Stress : Positive

• It offers potential gain

• For example, the superior performance that an ophthalmologist give during a complicated surgery.

Effects of Stress: Negative

Physiological:• Headache• Insomnia• Blood pressure• Ulcer • Loss of appetite

Effects of stress on manufacturing industry and service organization

Impact of Stress on Performance [3]

Impact Of Stress On Employee Productivity [1]

• Survey results on doctors shows main reasons of stress are;

• lack of span of control over the work environment

• low acceptance for the work done• rigid organizational structure, • High unpredictability in job pattern in job• departmental variation in administrator support,• inadequate monetary reward, & personal issues

Occupational Stress and Job Performance [2]

Occupational Stress and Job Performance [2]

Results of survey show that major factors of stress are;

• Workload• co-workers• repetitive work It is concluded that there is moderate level

of stress with no significant difference in different departments however no affect of stress is found on job performance in the selected organization.

Symptoms of Stress

Psychological Symptoms of Stress • job dissatisfaction• Tension• Anxiety• Boredom • Difficulty in making routine decisions• Demoralization• Anger• Poor morale

Symptoms of Stress

Behavioral Symptoms of Stress• Absenteeism• High turnover rate • Work related accidents• Remarkable changes in productivity both

increase and decrease• Increased smoking • Consumption of alcohol,• Fidgeting • Sleeping• Disorders.

Managing stress!!!

• Better management of their time• Nutritious food• Exercises• Career planning • Change in jobs• Promotion of psychological health • Relaxation• Meditation and prayer• Yoga• Develop Assertiveness Training Skills

Managing stress!!!

• Decrease negative self talk• Learn practical Coping Skills• Rehearse and practice situations which cause

Stress• Avoid use of Illegal drugs

Time management

Time can be managed effectively by,

• Making daily list of activities to be accomplished• Prioritizing activities by importance and urgency• Scheduling activities according to the priority

set• Knowing the daily cycle and handling the most

demanding parts of job during the high part

References

[1] Impact Of Stress On Employee Productivity, Performance And Turnover; An Important Managerial Issue (Subha Imtiaz* and Shakil Ahmad**)

[2] Occupational Stress And Job Performance (Tahira Mubashir,Saima Ghazal)

[3] Positive Psychology News Daily[4] Productivity and Stress (Ms. Santha Subbulaxmi)[5] When Workplace Stress stifles productivity (JACK

SANTA-BARBARA)

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