lecture 12 Flashcards
technostress
stress caused by inability to adapt or cope with new computer technology in a healthy manner
techno stress creators
techno overload- techno invasion- techno complexity- techno insecurity- techno uncertainty
techno overload
forces you to work faster and longert
techno invasion
employees can be reached at any time
techno complexity
users feeling inadequate in their skills
techno insecurity
users feel treatened to lose job
techno uncertainty
technology change creates uncertainty
outcomes technostress strain
higher emotional exhaustion- lower job satisfaction- impaired task performance, high resistance
techno inhibiters
reduce stress from technology:
- technological support
- focus on users, effective change management
hindrance stresor
appraised as threats, hinder personal development
challenge stressor
apprised as opportunities, promote personal growth
work home spill over
when salient experiences at work affect emotions, attitudes and behavior within the same individual at home
nuanced approach for spill over
as positive spill over can be positive
disconnected is important
personal time is needed to recover- take earned brakes- be aware of pressures, lead by examples