Organisasiestres by die onderwyser in die sekondêre skool

Abstract

This investigation centers mainly on the following problem areas: • What is the nature of organisation stress and, more specifically, within the context of education? • Which factors lead to organisation stress in the teachers? • How can the teacher handle organisation stress? An investigation into the nature, scope and causes of stress and organisation stress in the RSA and abroad is based on a literature study. As a result of technological and organisational development workers are forced to make continual adjustments which lead to organisation stress. Various models of stress are discussed. The management-stress cycle is a consequence of these models and is used to define organisation stress. Six vital organisation stressors are identified and the results of stress for the individual within the organisation are discussed. The nature, scope and causes of stress and organisation stress in education as experienced abroad and in the RSA are identified with the aid of a literature study. Teaching is regarded worldwide as one of the professions entailing most stress. The management-stress cycle is also used to explain organisation stress in education. Five important organisation stressors are identified on the basis of handling of stress and organisation stress in education are also touched upon. A structural postal questionnaire is used to investigate empirically the presence and intensity of the five organisation stressors identified in the literature study. In conclusion, the literature study and empirical investigation are summarised. Certain findings are posed. As a result of the investigation, specific recommendations are made for implementation in practice and for future research.