Stress Audit Concepts And Cases [ Import Book ] B Sujatha ( old Book ) CN

Work-related stress has been identified as the costliest lifestyle factor that
affects both employers and employees the world over. Stress is understood
as a state in which, individuals perceive an inability to meet the
requirements or expectations placed on them, reflected by physical,
psychological or social complaints or dysfunctions. Prolonged exposure
to stress may reduce effectiveness at work and may cause ill-health. Costs
of workplace stress are escalating, as an increasing proportion of working
population suffers from personal and psychiatric problems. This disturbing
international trend highlights the need for a systematic assessment of the
risks of stress caused or made worse by the stress levels in an
organization
Stress audit is a proactive approach to the management of stress at work.
It helps to assess organizational and individual strengths and weaknesses
and to acquire the information necessary to focus on the desired response.
Appropriate action on this information, tends to result in subsequent
reduction in absenteeism and increased levels of commitment and
productivity, for the organizations concerned.
This book attempts to highlight the need for stress audit and the benefits
that can ensue/accrue from the exercise. The book aims to bring out the
significance of stress audit to employers, employees and society in
general, discusses the trends and tools involved and takes us through the
stress audit process with case studies,