Abstract
The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that stress is a global epidemic and that the United Nations (UN) is reporting workplace stress labeled as a 'disease' of the 20th century. The more complex and dynamic an organization is, the higher the source of stress. Work stress comes from many aspects such as job management characteristics, organizational relationships, workload, organizational structure and climate, job characteristics and more. Excessive work stress not only adversely affects the organization but also affects the physical and mental health of employees and family relationships. Failure to control work pressure will also affect job satisfaction. As such, This concept paper analyzes the need to conduct stress and job satisfaction studies among polytechnic lecturers in Malaysia. This analysis is not only intended to catalyze this research, but it also has the potential to assist polytechnic management in developing workplace stress management programs and improving job satisfaction among lecturers
Highlights
In line with the National Higher Education Strategic Plan, the Ministry of Higher Education has stepped up its efforts by empowering polytechnics with a new image to compete and become the preferred institution for postgraduate students of the Malaysian Certificate of Education (SPM)
These transformations focus on the four core areas of polytechnic empowerment towards university-based choice, developing niche areas of study and research based on the strengths of each polytechnic, empowering polytechnic faculty and staff with knowledge and skills and form excellent work image and culture. (Kementerian Pengajian Tinggi, 2009)
These issues lead to the dissatisfaction of the lecturers at the IPTA. This discontent persisted despite the government taking several steps to try to meet their demands such as raising wages and providing several other facilities. Based on this situation, researchers feel the need for a study to identify the level of stress faced by lecturers and their relationship with job satisfaction to assess the degree of stress and job satisfaction among lecturers in polytechnics in Malaysia
Summary
In line with the National Higher Education Strategic Plan, the Ministry of Higher Education has stepped up its efforts by empowering polytechnics with a new image to compete and become the preferred institution for postgraduate students of the Malaysian Certificate of Education (SPM). The Polytechnic Transformation Agenda was implemented during the Tenth Malaysia Plan period (2010-2015) These transformations focus on the four core areas of polytechnic empowerment towards university-based choice, developing niche areas of study and research based on the strengths of each polytechnic, empowering polytechnic faculty and staff with knowledge and skills and form excellent work image and culture. The result of the implementation of this transformation plan has given new polytechnics a whole new role to enhance the skills and capabilities of the workforce in a more committed and competent manner within their scope of work and expertise This effort has demanded the commitment and commitment of every politician to succeed in this transformation agenda. Job satisfaction should be emphasized because neglecting can be a source of stress or stress in the workplace that can adversely affect the employee's lifestyle and productivity In this regard, the study was designed to identify the level of work stress among Polytechnic lecturers. (Stress and Job Satisfaction Among Polytechnic Lecturers in Malaysia: A Need Analysis Study)
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