The relationship between work stressors and work stress among staff of private institutions in Melaka / Khalilah Ibrahim, Noor Azzura Mohamed and Mohammad Bastyian Mahmud

The purpose of this study is to get in deep about the current issue held in private institution. Work stress becomes a common problem faced by employees in many organizations today. In almost all cases, the responsibilities of employees will be larger than they are used to overseeing. It affects employees mental and physical health in the long run affects organization performance- The main objectives of study are to identify the perception of staff in private institution towards factors of stress, to identify the relationship between work stressors and work stress among staff in private institution in Melaka and to determine the most factors influencing the level of stress among staff in private institution in Melaka. Data is collected through a questionnaire distributed to 50 employees in the private institution using convenience sampling. Result of the present study showed that the significant relationship between factors of work stressors and work stress. This study also used regression analysis in order to identify which factor is most significant to work stress among staff in private institution. This study is said to be beneficial to the company especially as they are currently facing high level of job stress. It will help them gain awareness on the main factor of their work stress and in tum help them to manage the condition from getting worse. Recommendations for future research are also having been .discussed. This can be one of the guides for any organizations and may it could help.