STRESS MANAGEMENT ON EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE IN FOOD FIRMS IN PORT HARCOURT

Abstract

The study aimed to examine the impact of stress management on employee performance in food firms in Port Harcourt. Descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. The study found a positive significant relationship between flexible work hour and commitment, effectiveness and job satisfaction. The study also found a significant relationship between training and commitment, effectiveness and job satisfaction. The study revealed a significant relationship between relaxation and commitment, effectiveness and job satisfaction. The study finally revealed that organizational culture significantly moderate stress management strategies and employee performance. In conclusion therefore, based on the objectives and the findings of this study; Stress management strategies were found to have greater influence on the performance of employees in the fast food firms. Flexibility in work hour is cost-effective and efficient way which also helps in savings on overheads cost and reduces the expenses, gain competitiveness and also improve employee performance. The study finally recommended that the management of the organization under study should create awareness to the employees to enable them be aware of utilization of stress management strategies available in the organization that can result in improved performance.