Abstract:
Purpose: Studying the factors responsible for creating job stress has been an important
research dimension of Human Resource (HR) managers. Job stress may cause negative
impact on the employees which could in turn reduce the overall performance and
productivity of the organization. Significant difference between the job stress levels have
been seen in the employees of Seth organizations and Multi-National Corporations (MNCs).
The purpose of the study is to undertake a comparative analysis between factors responsible
for occupational stresses at Seth versus Multinational Organizations specifically in
Pharmaceutical Industry.
Methodology/Sample: The data was collected from four Karachi based organizations and
72 employees participated in this study from various managerial levels. The hypotheses
contained several important elements such as demand, role, the structure of organization and
its environment.
Findings: The findings of the study revealed that Seth Pharmaceutical organizations
contributed towards factors responsible for causing stress at workplace such as demand,
control, relationships and support, while the multinational corporations aimed at reducing
these once and for all. There was a positive correlation between identified factors responsible
for causing stress in the employees and the stress levels.
