Working Conditions, Job Stress and Job Performance of Employees at Makerere University
Abstract
This study is about working conditions, job stress and job performance of Employees at Makerere University. This was guided by specific objectives which include; i). To determine the causes of job stress amongst academic employees at Makerere University ii). To establish the implications of job stress on academic performance among academic employees at Makerere University. iii). To determine the extent to which that job stress contributes to job dissatisfaction among academic employees at Makerere University. iv). To determine the extent to which job stress affects the personal lives of female academics employees at Makerere University.
Interviews will be used to collect qualitative data. A sample of 60 respondents will be selected because having relevant information regarding Working Conditions, Job Stress and Job Performance of Employees. The researcher intends to have a sample size of 10 staff, whereby 2 staff will be picked from each department, 35 Makerere University Students and 15 Key informants.
As observed by Wehrich et al (1990) shows how the working conditions have negative impact because they de-motivate or increase stress levels of employees towards work and hence productivity is compromised.