The Effects of Organizational Stress Sources on Quality of Work and Work Peace According to Provincial Managers of the Ministry of National Education
Abstract
This study aimed to examine the effects of organizational stress sources on the quality of work life and work peace, according to the provincial administrators of the Ministry of National Education. The study utilizes a qualitative case study model, aiming to examine the perspectives of provincial organization managers working in Antalya during the 2022-2023 academic year with an in-depth and holistic approach. The research study group included ten provincial organization managers working in Antalya Data were gathered using an interview form. Five semi-structured questions on the interview form were devised based on expert opinion. The data were analyzed by descriptive and content analysis. According to the research results, the participants mentioned many factors , such as individual differences in terms of lifestyles and cultural backgrounds, political pressure, or anything related to the work environment can cause organizational stress. For this reason, if it is desired to ensure work peace and increase the quality of work life, the factors that may cause organizational stress should be eliminated first. This should be the primary task of top managers or leaders and the element that needs attention.
References
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The Effects of Organizational Stress Sources on Quality of Work and Work Peace According to Provincial Managers of the Ministry of National Education
Abstract
This study aimed to examine the effects of organizational stress sources on the quality of work life and work peace, according to the provincial administrators of the Ministry of National Education. The study utilizes a qualitative case study model, aiming to examine the perspectives of provincial organization managers working in Antalya during the 2022-2023 academic year with an in-depth and holistic approach. The research study group included ten provincial organization managers working in Antalya Data were gathered using an interview form. Five semi-structured questions on the interview form were devised based on expert opinion. The data were analyzed by descriptive and content analysis. According to the research results, the participants mentioned many factors , such as individual differences in terms of lifestyles and cultural backgrounds, political pressure, or anything related to the work environment can cause organizational stress. For this reason, if it is desired to ensure work peace and increase the quality of work life, the factors that may cause organizational stress should be eliminated first. This should be the primary task of top managers or leaders and the element that needs attention.
References
- Artan I. (1986) Organizational Stress Sources and an Application on Managers, Istanbul; Original Printing.
- Eren E. (1998) Organizational Behavior and Management Psychology, Istanbul; Beta Press Release Distribution.
- Ertekin Y. (1993) Stress and Management, Ankara; Publications of the Public Administration Institute of Türkiye and the Middle East.
- Koçel T. (1995) Business Management, Istanbul; Faculty of Business Publication.
- Martel, JP and Dupuis, G. (2006). Quality of work life: Theoretical and methodological problems and the presentation of a new model and measurement tool. Social indicators research, 77, 333-368.
- Miklian, J. (2016). Mapping work-peace interactions: Five claims about how businesses create peace. Available at SSRN 2891391.
- Miklian, J. and Schouten, P. (2019). Broadening 'business', widening'peace': a new research agenda on business and peacebuilding. Conflict, Security and Development, 19 (1), 1-13.
- Özdayı N. (1990) A Comparative Analysis of Job Satisfaction and Job Stress of Teachers Working in Public and Private High Schools, İstanbul; Istanbul University PhD Thesis.
- Özkalp E. & Kırel, Ç. (2001). Örgütsel Davranış. Anadolu Üniversitesi.Eğitim Sağlık ve Bilimsel Araştırma Çlaışma Vakfı Yayınları. No:111 Eskişehir.
- Nadler, DA and Lawler, EE (1983). Quality of work life: Perspectives and directions. Organization dynamics. Pehlivan I. (2002) Stress in Work Life, Ankara; Pegem Publications.
- Sabuncuoğlu Z. & Tüz, M.(1995) Organizational Psychology, Bursa; Ezgi Bookstore.
- Şimşek M., Akgemci T. Ş. ve Çelik, A. (2003). Davranış Bilimlerine Giriş ve Örgütlerde Davranış, Konya, Adım Matbaacılık ve Ofset
- Yozgat O. (1983) Business Administration, Istanbul; Marmara University Nihad Sayan Publication and Assistance Foundation Publication.
Details
| Primary Language | Turkish |
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| Subjects | Sociology (Other) |
| Journal Section | Articles |
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| Early Pub Date | September 12, 2023 |
| Publication Date | September 11, 2023 |
| Published in Issue | Year 2023 Volume: 6 Issue: 1 |
