IMPACT OF JOB STRESS ON EMPLOYEES JOB PERFORMANCE IN BANKING SECTOR

Abstract

Purpose: The main aim of this research is to determine impact ofjob stress on employee performance in banking industry. The banking industry is reporting the problem of increasing stress among their employees which results in decreasing performance and spreading negativity among the firm. In order to examine this impact the research undermines a quantitative research methodology followed by a deductive research approach. Methodology: The research possesses a sample size of 300 respondents while, the research variable includes (independent variables: Job Security, workload, lack of motivation, working environment, & role ambiguity) whereas, the dependent variable is performance of employees. The research utilizes Regression analysis for findings out the impact while, Cronbach alpha for testing the reliability. Findings: The findings from the reliability test shows that, the internal consistency of the research variables is acceptable as well as, the research scale too. Most importantly the findings from the Regression test show that, all the research variables have significant impact of employee performance except the Working environment which is insignificant having the Sig. P value higher than 0.05. In conclusion the research highlights the fact that, the regression shows an impact of 49% variation in the employee performance, which provides Stress level needs to be managed by the firm considering these factors if the a concrete evidence that, bank needs to have a consistent performance which in turns worked for the progression of bank, else the overall bank would suffer