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Cost of Stress (Facts and Figure).  

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INTRODUCTION In human terms any sitution that is seen as burdensome , threating ,ambogous , or boring is likely to induce stress. The potential for stress exists when environment pressure is of such a magnitude as to threaten the individuals ability to cope with it in conditions where successful coping is a rewarding experience. COST OF STRESS ( FACTS AND FIGURE ) In financisal terms occupationsl stress is said to cosat 10% of gross national product each year in the usa. The CBI in the uk put the annual cost of stress related absenteeism and staff turnover alone at 1.3 billion pound. The figure in the mid 1990s was stated as 4-9 billion pound 0r 2-3% of the uk's gross domestic product. By impairing the physocological and physical well- being of an emplyee , stress also affects the employees family. A survey conducted by the industrial society in 1995 revealed that stress in...

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