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Stress in the Work-Place
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Stress in the Work-Place Abstract Over the years, stress at work has been a key topical issue to the world over. Robert C. Dailey, in his book Understanding People In Organisations, defines stress as "any demand made on the body that requires psychological or physical adjustment." The relationship between stressful events or situations, coping resources and the stress response is a complex one, in that not all people will respond to events in the same way. Reputed bodies such as the Confederation of British Industries (CBI), the Trades Union Congress (TUC), and the Department of Health have voiced their concerns on this anomaly. 1 Introduction A broader definition, stress is an individual's physiological response to excessive pressure1. This may come about (in the workplace) as a result of high demands, competition, the rate of technological and organisational change, and more. Although stress is not a disease, but if it is not checked it...
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