Technology and Workplace Stressfor Organizational Behavior Course.

MGT 331 Organizational Behavior October 23, 2003 From the beginning of my return to college at the University of Phoenix the debates over whether technology has increased or alleviated workplace stress are endless. One argument maintains that technology has created a more stressful work environment; electronic handcuffs that employees can never escape. Conversely many argue technology reduces workplace stress, allowing more efficient communications, enhanced learning and the ability to work from anywhere. Regardless, the management must be conscience …

…an ethical responsibility to implement some type of stress reduction program to gain a positive work-life balance within their organization. References Cryer, B. A. (1996). Neutralizing workplace stress: The Physiology of Human Performance and Organizational Effectiveness. Dewe, P. (1994). EAP's and Stress Management. Personnel Review. Vol. 23. Issue 7, pg. 21. Management Services (2000). New technology not to blame as stress figures soar. Enfield. 1-3 Kensington Technology Group (1999). Survey conducted Aug 1999. Retrieved on 10/21/03 at http://web4.infotrac.galegroup.com/itw/infomark