Because of the many issues related to stress, researchers have proposed conceptual models of stress designed to integrate a diverse array of research findings.
Many such models have been developed.
A most useful model of stress in organizations was developed by Kahn and Byosiere (1992), which will guide our discussion.
The model presented in Figure 11-2 conceptualizes stress in organizations in terms of seven major categories.
It should also be noted that there are numerous linkages among the categories.
This reflects one of the primary research findings about stress: There are complex associations among the antecedents of stress.
A causal sequence is hypothesized to exist among these categories.
Each of the seven categories presented in the model will be examined along with findings pertaining to the prevention of stress.