Modern Technology and Workplace Stress

Modern Technology and Workplace Stress
Stress is the feeling of anxiety or physical tension that happens when demands placed on an individual surpass his or her ability to handle them. It can be caused from a variety of things such as, exposure to countless work demands, time pressures and personal conflicts. Some stress can be considered constructive because it may stimulate creativity while other stress is considered destructive in that it takes a toll on an individual in a negative way (Schermerhorn, Hunt, and Osborn 406). The proper management of stress within an organization is vital to its success.
With the increase in computer use in many organizations, new stress related concerns have arisen that have an impact on an individual’s physical well being. Working on a computer can cause physical wear and tear on individuals who sit for long periods of time at a desk, repeating the same limited movements. This can lead to stiffness, pain, fatigue and even irritability. These p...