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Vecchio (1991) states that job stress can result from either personal or organizational factors. Regarding personal factors, it is important to note that in our society, work underlies self-esteem and identity. Unemployment typically lowers the sense of self-worth, produces anxiety, depression and increased illness risks.
On the other hand, monotonous jobs can erode self-identity, stifle initiative and impair mental health, leading to injuries, absenteeism and unwanted staff turnover. Job satisfaction depends not only upon the task in hand but also on the work culture or atmosphere. In essence, an organization that imposes superfluous stress, ignores employee needs and rides roughshod over their autonomy is likely to damage health and increase alcohol and substance abuse. The organization of work is a health issue in which employees do better when they feel more in command (Vecchio, 1991).
Vecchio (1991) states that over the years there has been a good deal of research examining
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