This scientific paper describes the relation between the trend of increasing psychological diseases in our rapidly changing environment and combines this topic with the responsibility of managers.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
2. Trend on psychological diseases in the last years
2.1 Facts and Figures on psychological diseases
3. Definition of Management Responsibility in Human Resource Management
3.1 Development of Managers
3.2. Special Responsibilities on psychological disease prevention
4. Conclusion
5. References
Objectives and Topics
This assignment examines the increasing prevalence of psychological illnesses, such as depression and burnout, and their significant impact on modern business environments. It aims to clarify the specific responsibilities of managers in recognizing early indicators of psychological strain among employees and implementing effective preventive measures within organizations.
- The trend of rising psychological diseases in the workplace.
- Statistical data on mental health disorders and their prevalence by gender.
- Defining core management competencies and leadership styles.
- Strategic approaches for managers to prevent psychological pressure.
- Implementation of health-oriented management practices to improve productivity.
Excerpt from the Book
2. Trend on psychological diseases in the last years
The trend on psychological diseases has become an issue for the health system and also for companies. Based on a report of 2006, which is already 10 years ago, an employee was missing due to illness and diseases 37 calendar days in average. Based on this 37 calendar days per year, 16% where a result of mental or psychological diseases (cf. Gesundheit auf einen Blick – 2009 - Page 11). The total amount of missing working days for the economic region Germany increase from 37 Million days to 60 Million days between 2001 and 2012 (cf. Sicherheit und Gesundheit bei der Arbeit – 2014 - Page 31).
In general, the increasing days of employees missing due to psychological diseases is not only resulted on the fact of increasing employees who are affected. In addition, the mindset has changed a bit during the last years and the acceptance and awareness on psychological diseases has increased, which results in an increasing number of patients for the health system (cf. DAK Gesundheitsreport – 2013 - Page 2). Therefore, more affected people lose their inner barriers to talk about their illness and ask for help on acute and preventive cases of potential or already existing cases of psychological diseases.
Summary of Chapters
1. Introduction: This chapter highlights the rapidly changing and increasingly complex working environment and introduces the rising problem of psychological diseases like burnout in a professional context.
2. Trend on psychological diseases in the last years: This section presents statistical evidence regarding the increase in mental health-related absences and discusses the shifting social awareness and acceptance of these conditions.
2.1 Facts and Figures on psychological diseases: This chapter details specific findings from major studies, illustrating the distribution of anxiety, addiction, and depressive disorders, including gender-specific data.
3. Definition of Management Responsibility in Human Resource Management: This section defines the foundational tasks and necessary competencies of a manager, emphasizing the growing importance of social and empathetic skills.
3.1 Development of Managers: This chapter explores how managers acquire necessary leadership knowledge through various on-the-job and off-the-job training methods.
3.2. Special Responsibilities on psychological disease prevention: This section outlines the structural and prospective measures top and line management must take to mitigate psychological risks in the workplace.
4. Conclusion: The concluding chapter summarizes the necessity for close cooperation between top and line management to create a healthy, productive working environment that proactively manages psychological stressors.
5. References: This section lists the monographs, journals, reports, and online media used to support the analysis provided in the assignment.
Keywords
Psychological diseases, Management responsibility, Human Resource Management, Burnout, Depression, Anxiety disorders, Mental health, Workplace health, Leadership competencies, Preventive actions, Employee well-being, Stress management, Comorbidity, Personnel development, Occupational safety.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary focus of this scientific assignment?
The work focuses on the role and responsibility of managers in addressing the rising occurrence of psychological diseases within their organizations.
What are the central thematic fields covered?
Key fields include the trend analysis of mental health issues, the definition of management competencies, leadership styles, and preventive strategies in Human Resource Management.
What is the core research objective of the paper?
The goal is to determine how managers can recognize early signs of psychological illness and fulfill their responsibility to maintain a healthy work environment.
Which scientific methodology is applied in this study?
The study utilizes a literature-based approach, analyzing existing reports, health studies, and management theories to synthesize a framework for managerial intervention.
What does the main body of the work address?
It covers the statistical background of mental health, the specific profile of a competent manager, and a three-step approach to identifying and managing psychological risks in the workplace.
Which keywords best characterize this work?
The work is characterized by terms such as psychological diseases, leadership competencies, preventive actions, employee well-being, and Human Resource Management.
How do gender differences influence the occurrence of psychological diseases?
The data suggests that anxiety disorders are more frequent in women, while alcohol-related disorders are notably more prevalent in men.
What role does 'comorbidity' play in this discussion?
Comorbidity refers to the occurrence of multiple diseases simultaneously, which the study identifies as a significant factor in increasing long-term work absences.
Why is the concept of 'lifelong learning' mentioned as relevant?
It is framed as a response to the rapidly changing, complex business environment that adds to the mental pressure employees face today.
- Quote paper
- Andreas Mehren (Author), 2016, Responsibility of Managers on psychological diseases of their reporting organization, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/339537
