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From the article "Causes and Consequences of Stress in the IT
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (Greg Anderson)
Tue Jun 8 10:04:28 1999
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Date: Tue, 8 Jun 1999 10:04:05 -0400
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From: Greg Anderson <ganderso@MIT.EDU>
I thought some of you may be interested in this piece; Jim sent it ITLT
last week. I'm certain that none of these stress conditions apply here at
MIT :-),
Please do pay particular attention to the stress-coping strategies listed;
they are valuable always and in all facets of our lives.
Greg
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>Date: Mon, 31 May 1999 11:53:48 -0400
>To: itlt@mit.edu
>From: "James D. Bruce" <jdb@MIT.EDU>
>Subject: From the article "Causes and Consequences of Stress in the IT
> Profession"
>
>
>Found this article in the Summer 1999 issue of Information Systems
>Management. Three interesting tables:
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>
>Top-Ten Factors Causing IT Job Stress
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>
> Poor communications
> Ineffective/lack of planning
> Lack of resources
> Conflicting goals
> Increased workload
> Organizational change
> Lack of teamwork/cooperation
> Unrealistic user expectations
> Ineffective management/supervision
> Ongoing/unresolved organizational problems.
>
> Note: None of these are technology based.
> How many of these factors have turned up in the
> IS exit interviews.
>
>
>Affect of Job-Related Stress
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>
> Increases frustration
> Causes bad attitudes
> Causes anger
> Causes feelings of helplessness
> Demotivates
> Causes people to consider leaving the organization
> Causes mood swings
> Affects sleeping patterns
> Causes feelings of sadness/depression
> Causes feelings of aggression
>
>
>Personal Stress-Coping Strategies
>=================================
>
> Develop a regular exercise schedule
> Keep perspective/avoid crisis mentality
> Improve communication skills
> Take regular vacations/time off
> Maintain a good sense of humor
> Improve planning/time-management skills
> Develop hobbies/interests outside of work
> Recognize causes of stress
> Meditate/faith
> Work on maintaining a positive attitude
>
