Strategies for stress management among staff of Nigeria port authority Apapa Lagos
Abstract
Stress is a common phenomenon of modern life. Stress is generally due to conflict emanating from high aspirations and goal attainment. Stress may also result from indecisiveness and/or failure to cope with the demanding situation. Work stress also known as hazard in a traditional working environment is recognized worldwide as a major challenge to workers’ health and the healthiness of their organization. The study examined the strategies for stress management among staff of Nigeria Port Authority. The specific objectives are to: (i) ascertain the influence of redesigning the work environment among staff of Nigeria Port Authority in Apapa Lagos (ii) evaluate the influence of establishing flexible work schedules among staff of Nigeria Port Authority in Apapa Lagos. The research design of the study was descriptive survey research method. The sample size of 201 respondents was drawn from population of the study which consists of 503 management staff of Nigeria Port Authority in Apapa Bulk Terminal A and B. Research hypotheses were tested using chi-square statistics. The findings of the study revealed that establishing flexible work schedules had significance influence among staff of Nigeria Port Authority Apapa Lagos Chi-square statistics (36.921)> P-values (0.000); and building cohesive teams had significance influence among staff of Nigeria Port Authority Apapa Lagos (Chi-square statistics (38.678)> P-values (0.000). The study recommended that management Nigeria Port Authority should organize workshops on building stress management skills to make employees less vulnerable to its effects, and teaching employee time management and relaxation techniques, or suggesting changes to diet or exercise should be encouraged.
How to Cite This Article
Dike Remigius Amarachi (2021). Strategies for stress management among staff of Nigeria port authority Apapa Lagos. International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Growth Evaluation (IJMRGE), 2(3), 255-263.