Police work stress has never been in greater attention. Since police work is extremely stressful as they are facing various issues. The aim of this empirical study was to examine the level of work load, work environment, nature of work and relationship with supervisor with work stress among police officers, in district Quetta Baluchistan. All the police constables were the population of the study. The mixed method approach was used. The descriptive analysis was done on 30 police officers, using simple random sampling technique by quantitative method through questionnaire. In qualitative method 7 respondents were taken as sample by using convenient sampling and thematic analysis was done. Therefore, the findings of quantitative method show that the work load is a highest stressful factor, while life threatening, social isolation, sudden work calls, promotion, salary issue were the major themes of the study. Present study recommends that the smart salary packages and value should be given to them.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Abstract
- INTRODUCTION
- Statement of Problem
- Objectives
- Research Question
- Significance of the study.
- Literature review..
- METHODOLOGY
- RESULTS
- Quantitative analysis............
- Qualitative analysis
- Sudden work calls
- Social Isolation
- Salary Issues
- Promotion issues.
- Life Threatening.
- Discussion
- Recommendation.....
- Conclusion....
- References
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This study aims to explore the levels of organizational stress experienced by police officers in Quetta, Baluchistan, Pakistan. The study investigates the impact of various factors on their work stress, including workload, work environment, nature of work, and relationships with superiors. The study utilizes a mixed-methods approach, employing both quantitative and qualitative methods to gather data.
- Organizational stress among police officers
- Impact of workload and work environment
- Nature of work and relationships with superiors
- Stressful factors in police work
- Recommendations for improving police officer well-being
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The study begins with an introduction, outlining the problem of organizational stress among police officers in Pakistan, particularly in Baluchistan. The introduction highlights the importance of police officer well-being for social development and discusses the challenges faced by police officers in this region. The study's objectives, research question, and significance are presented, emphasizing the need to understand the factors contributing to stress and develop strategies for mitigation.
The study then delves into the literature review, exploring previous research on organizational stress in law enforcement. The review highlights key findings regarding the impact of workload, work environment, and supervisor relationships on police officer stress. This section provides context and theoretical grounding for the present study.
The methodology section outlines the mixed-methods approach employed in the study. The quantitative data collection involved a questionnaire survey of 30 police constables, while the qualitative data was gathered through interviews with 7 respondents.
The results section presents both quantitative and qualitative findings. The quantitative analysis reveals that workload is the most significant contributor to stress among police officers. The qualitative analysis explores key themes, including sudden work calls, social isolation, salary issues, promotion issues, and life-threatening situations.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The study's key focus areas are stress, workload, work environment, nature of work, police officer well-being, and organizational factors contributing to stress.
- Quote paper
- Muhammad Asif Buledi Buledi (Author), 2019, Organizational stress and job performance. A case study of police officers in district Quetta, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/534965
