How Work-Stress Effects the Employee
Todd Smith
BUS642: Business Research Methods & Tools
Ruizhen Hardin
October 15, 2012

Introduction

It is almost inevitable to experience stress in the workplace, regardless of what organization or industry an individual works in. Through history, the presence of stress has always been a reality that once must face in the workforce. However, with the current state of economy stress in the workplace is a growing concern due to employees facing increased conditions of overwork, decreased levels of job satisfaction, harsh work environments, job insecurity, and lack of self-sufficiency. In many organizations, employees as well as management are not completely clear about what their roles are in the organization, which ultimately leads to increased levels of stress. There have also been research and studies conducted that indicates that even with high levels of stress in the workplace, it actually exerts better performance in employees. In addition these studies also indicate that stress is actually needed in the workplace to increase levels of performance. Considering the implications of these studies, it is important to explore a hypothesis on how causes of work stress has an effect on motivation and job performance. This hypothesis is crucial in confirming that stress in the workplace has more of a negative impact on employees. Contributes to much health related issues.
General Causes of Stress

The stress response is a double-edge sword. When stress is working properly, it helps you to stay focused, energetic and alert, (Kelley, Keaton, & Albrect, 2011). For all human beans to a certain degree, stress actually enhances concentration and increases a person’s performance and productivity. Stress usually takes place when an individual is faced with a situation or threat that makes