PRESENTATION

on

STRESS in corporate
MANAGEMENT
Presented by

Pallavi Jain Ishaan Paliwal Brijendra Raghu

WHAT IS “STRESS” ??
 Stress is a conscious or unconscious psychological feeling or
physical situation which comes after as a result of physical or/and
mental positive or negative pressure to overwhelm adaptive
capacities.

 It could be physical, physiological, psychological or socio

cultural.

 Stress is not an anxiety disorder and it is normative concept. 

 WHAT STRESS IS NOT ??
 Not Simply Anxiety

 Not Simply Nervous tension

 Not Necessarily Something

had or to be avoided
 CHARACTERSTICS OF STRESS
 It may not be dyfunctional i.e. it may be self
stimulated.
 It can be temporary or long term, severe or mild
depending upon duration and type of cause.
 Stimuli produces following kinds of deviations in
the individual.
(i) Physical
(ii) Psychological
(iii) Behavioral .
 It is more comprehensive than anxiety.
CAUSES OF STRESS
 Stressors- the causes of stress
 Types - Interpersonal Stressor
Organizational Stressor
 Interpersonal Stressors
 Poor working Relationship
 Conflicts
 Lack of Trust
 Poor relationship between subordinates
 Poor working Environment
CAUSES OF STRESS
 Organizational Stress
 Lack of Proper Systems
 Guidance
 Lack of fairness in Salary Structure
 Overload work
 Lack of authority
 Too much travelling
 Lack of participative culture
 Job dissatisfaction
 Constant monitoring
 OTHER CAUSES
 Private life problems
 Increased family demands
 Time management
 Ambitions
 Lack of Social Support
EFFECTS OF STRESS
 Diseases - Stress has been the reason for 50-80% of
diseases.
 Insomnia - The inability to fall asleep.
 Hypertension - High blood pressure, which can lead to
lethal complications.
 Aging - Research has proven that people age faster when
they experience more stress.
 Alcoholism, More smoking, drug taking etc. are the effects
usually associated with stress.
 People under stress may gain weight and thus behave
differently. 
STRESS MANAGEMENT
 Stress management is the
amelioration of stress and
especially chronic stress often
for the purpose of improving
everyday functioning.
 It also accepts that anxiety,
fear,demanding situation,
conflicts, uncertanity is stress.
STRESS MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES
• Learn how to say “no”
• Avoid people who stress you out
• Avoid hot-button topics
• Be willing to compromise
• Manage your time better
• Look at the big picture.
• Do something you enjoy every day
STRESS MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES

• Eat a healthy diet.

• Learn to forgive
• Reframe problems
• Exercise regularly.
• Listen to music.
• Breathing Exercises
THE 5 R’S OF STRESS MANAGEMENT
 Recognition of the causes and sources of the threat or
distress.
 Relationships identified for support, help, and
reassurance .
 Removal from the threat or stressor; managing the
stimulus.
 Relaxation through techniques such as meditation,
massage, breathing exercises.
 Re-engagement through managed re-exposure and
Desensitization
CONCLUSION
 Delegating authority adequately.
 Ranking various managerial tasks in order of priority by every
manager.
 Accepting the principle of exception.
 Developing subordinates professionally.
 Developing a second line of command.
 Building trust
 Changing the attitude to view the situation.
 Setting realistic objectives.
 Learning methods of relaxation.
 Taking up of some hobbies.
 Time management