THE FACTOR INFLUENCING WORK STRESS: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

Abstract

This paper examines the work stress related to role conflict, work environment, and organizational issues in influencing employee motivation, morale, and performance within the organizational setting. This paper also examines the impact of environmental unpredictability on staff stress levels within the organization. This paper is purely a library-based method. This paper systematically reviews and analyses the content of various literature and sources, including journal articles, books, government websites, and reports. The paper incorporates the critical components of Cooper's Stress Model (1988), including role conflict, work environment, and organizational issues. The findings indicate that employees who experience elevated stress levels face detrimental health consequences and negative work-related encounters within the organization. It may result in impaired cognitive functioning, temporary memory deficits, and, in severe cases, compromised information retrieval abilities and reduced task focus. This paper would contribute to the body of knowledge towards more in-depth research on job stress and work performance.