tional Stress:Many employees and employers are unaware of the health hazards that stress can impose on a persons physical and emotional state of well-being. According to Hurrell and Murphy (1998), some impositions that stress can have on health include,Cardiovascular Disease Many studies suggest that psychologically demanding jobs that allow employees little control over the work process increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. Musculoskeletal Disorders On the basis of research by NIOSH of the United States and many other organizations, it is widely believed that job stress increases the risk for development of back and upper- extremity musculoskeletal disorders.Psychological Disorders Several studies suggest that differences in rates of mental health problems (such as depression and burnout) for various occupations are due partly to differences in job stress levels. Economic and lifestyle differences between occupations may also contribute to some of these problems.Workplace Injury Although more study is needed, there is a growing concern that stressful working conditions interfere with safe work practices and set the stage for injuries at work.Suicide, Cancer, Ulcers, and Impaired Immune Function Some studies suggest a relationship between stressful working conditions and these health problems. However, more research is needed before firm conclusions can be drawn.Products of Occupational Stress According to Bacharach (1991), there is an old saying, which probably originated from the HR movement of Cow Sociology; "A happy worker is a productive worker". An employee who is suffering from stress on the job is neither happy nor productive. In a study done by Hendrix (1987), employees who were suffering from occupationally related stressors were more prone to illness. In this study it was found that "Type A" or perfectionist like managers were more prone to contract coronary heart disease, such as high blood pressure and increased hea...
