The Effects of Organizational Stress Sources on Quality of Work and Work Peace According to Provincial Managers of the Ministry of National Education

Yıl 2023, , 100 - 106, 11.09.2023

Emre Çalışkan

https://doi.org/10.37215/bilar.1319053

Öz

This study aimed to examine the effects of organizational stress sources on the quality of work life and work peace, according to the provincial administrators of the Ministry of National Education. The study utilizes a qualitative case study model, aiming to examine the perspectives of provincial organization managers working in Antalya during the 2022-2023 academic year with an in-depth and holistic approach. The research study group included ten provincial organization managers working in Antalya Data were gathered using an interview form. Five semi-structured questions on the interview form were devised based on expert opinion. The data were analyzed by descriptive and content analysis. According to the research results, the participants mentioned many factors , such as individual differences in terms of lifestyles and cultural backgrounds, political pressure, or anything related to the work environment can cause organizational stress. For this reason, if it is desired to ensure work peace and increase the quality of work life, the factors that may cause organizational stress should be eliminated first. This should be the primary task of top managers or leaders and the element that needs attention.

Anahtar Kelimeler

administrators, organizational stress, quality of work life, work peace

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