Principles of management - Stress management and its remedies- MBA

1. Principles
of
Management
First semester --- 2nd Mid PPT
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IMMANI CHANDRA SHEKAR
REGD. NO. :19K61E0020
SUBJECT CODE :18MS01T1

2. Mid Topic
STRESS
MANAGEMENT
AND
ITS REMEDIES
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3. Definitions
• According to Davis, "Stress is a condition of strain
on one's emotions, thought processes and physical
conditions".
• According to Steinberg and Titzmann, "Stress can
be defined as an underload or overload of matter,
energy or information input to, or output from, a
living system". 3

4. CAUSES OF STRESS: Everyone has different stress
triggers, but mainly two stress work and life stress
Causes of work stress include:
•Being unhappy in your job
•Having a heavy workload or too
much responsibility
•Working long hours
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5. •Having poor management, unclear
expectations of your work, or not
good in the decision-making process.
•Being insecure about your chance
for advancement or risk of
termination.
•Having to give speeches in front of
colleagues. 5

6. •Working under dangerous
conditions
•Facing discrimination or
harassment at work, especially
if your company isn't
supportive
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7. Life stress can also have a big impact:
•The death of a loved one
•Divorce
•Loss of a job
•Increase in financial obligations
•Getting married
•Moving to a new home 7

8. •Chronic illness or injury
•Emotional problems (depression, anxiety,
anger, grief, guilt, low self-esteem)
•Taking care of an elderly or sick family
member
•Traumatic event, such as a natural
disaster, theft, or violence against you or
a loved one
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9. Remedies for Managing Stress:
•Keep a positive attitude.
•Accept that there are events that you
cannot control.
•Be assertive instead of aggressive. Assert
your feelings, opinions, or beliefs instead
of becoming angry.
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10. •Learn and practice relaxation
techniques; try meditation, yoga
Exercise regularly.
•Eat healthy, well-balanced meals.
•Learn to manage your time more
effectively.
•Make time for hobbies, interests, and
relaxation.
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11. •Get enough rest and sleep. Your body needs
time to recover from stressful events.
•Don't rely on alcohol, drugs, or compulsive
behaviours to reduce stress.
•Seek out social support. Spend enough
time with those you enjoy.
•Seek treatment with a psychologist or
other mental health professional trained
in stress management
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12. Conclusion:
• Stress management assists in overcoming stress and increases the levels
of motivation and efficiency of the employees. It involves recognition and
examination of problems related to stress.
• Main objective of stress management is to motivate the individual to give
his best performance, in a favourable environment and with positive
attitude.
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