Publisher's Synopsis
This is a collection of research from specialists in industrial and organizational psychology, behavioural medicine, and management. It argues that job satisfaction has a direct influence on the physical and mental health of employees and on the productivity and profitability of organizations. Two chapters explore the causes of job stress, including time pressure, red tape and job insecurity, and their physical and psychological consequences, as well as the effects of stress on employee longevity, performance, and morale.