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MANAGEMENT OF STRESS AMONG FEMALE MANAGER IN POWER HOLDING COMPANY OF NIGERIA

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Abstract

The study was conducted to ascertain the management of stress among female manager in power Holding Company of Nigeria Plc. the need for carrying out this research into know heads to stress, and to manage the stress by female managers in the organization. In carrying out the research, primary and secondary data was collected and the respondent were the employee of the organization with female workers with the highest population. The following findings was found in the process of performing the research. The degree of stress is higher in women Women should have sufficient rest to be able to manage the stress they face. The stress on them should be kept on minimal level. Based on the findings the following conclusion was drawn. That they should be encouraged with some welfare scheme. They should provide some techniques or ways that can help in the reduction of stress. They should encourage them to always try to do less jobs as to avoid stress.

1.1  BACKGROUND OF STUDY

Stress management is the ability to maintain control when situation, people and events make excessive demands.  Stress management refers to the wide spectrum of techniques and psychchology aimed at controlling a person’s level of stress especially chronic stress, usually for the purpose of improving everyday functioning.

Stress produces numerous symptoms which vary according to person, situations and several these include physical health decline as in as depression.  The process of stress management is named a one of the keys to a happy and successful life in our modern society.  Although, life provides numerous demands that can prove difficult to handle, stress management provides a number of ways to manage anxiety and maintain overall well- being.

There are several models of stress management each with distinctive explanation of mechanisms for controlling stress.  Research shows that stress is called by distinct, measurable life stressors which are ranked by the median degree of stress they produce; this was traditionally conceptualized to be a result of external insults beyond the control of those experiencing it.  Most recently, it has been argued that external circumstances do to have any intrinsic capacity to produce stress but instead their effect is mediated by the individual perception, capacities and understanding.

Stress management involves controlling and reducing the tension that occurs, in stressful situation by making emotional and physical changes. The degree of stress and the desire to make the changes will determine how much improvement takes place.

However, it has been noticed that factors like attitude, diet, physical activity, support systems tend to trigger or reduce stress.  A negative attitude often report more stress than a positive attitude.  A poor diet puts the body in a state of physical stress and weakens the immune system.  Not getting enough physical activity can put the body in a stressed state.  Almost everyone needs someone in their life, they can rely on when they are having a hard time.  Having little or no support makes stressful situations even more difficult to deal with or manage.

Stress management is therefore a remedy to every kind of stress.

 

 

1.2  STATEMENT OF PROBLEM

In our everyday life, we encounter different forms of stress which keep weighing down on our output and performance.  This research work is focused on how best stress can be                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 managed among female manager in power holding Company of Nigeria as a roadway to improving service delivery and excellence.

Stress among female manager can be traced to be much work, attempting to do too much at a time, pregnancy, uncomfortable physical conditions, poor time management, long working hours, inability to say ‘No” company policies, co-workers not taking a fair sharing barrier in communication, technology set back etc.

The problem hereby states how best stress can be reduced or managed amongst female managers of power Holding Company of Nigeria.

1.3  PURPOSE OF STUDY

The purpose of this study are:

1. To findout the causes of stress among female managers in Power Holding Company of Nigeria.
2. To discover the stress management techniques suitable for stress management among female managers in PHCN.
3. To be able to suggest how to keep stress at a low degree or level among female managers.

1.4  RESEARCH QUESTIONS

1. What are the causes of stress in women?
2. What are the consequences or effect of stress?
3. How best can stress be managed in women?
4. Which stress management techniques are most effective for the women folk?
5. How can stress be kept at a minimal degree.

1.5  HYPOTHESIS

The underlisted hypothesis will be used in solving the research problem.

1. Excessive workload, uncomfortable physical conditions, pregnancy, long working hours among female managers of PHCN

1.6  SIGNIFICANCE OF STUDY

The life wire of every organization is linged with the management which makes company decisions and policies and enforce them.  Hence this study will be of great benefit to both the Power Holding of Nigeria and the masses. It is expected that the findings will reduce stress among the female managers and spur them to do great work.  This will go a long way in motivating the opposite sex to deliver exceptional serviced thereby brining reputation and goodwill to the power Holding company of Nigeria, the resultant great job will also reflect favourably on the masses who reside at the receiving end of their services.

1.7  SCOPE OF THE STUDY

This research work lingers within the boundary of the power Holding Of Nigeria.  And just like any other research work, it is not an exception to the usual constraint associated with research work.

1.8  LIMITATION OF STUDY

Time was a constraining factor, filling the questionnaire making out time to answer some questions was all considered time consuming by all available staff of PHCN.

Stress was also a constraint because workers claimed they were pressed down by excessive workload.

Negative attitude of some interviewed persons was also a major constraint that was militated against the realization of the project objective of the research.  Some persons interviewed feared to respond owing to job insecurity and vulnerability.