| Abstract: | In this article, a facet analytic approach is applied toward the delineation of the definitional parameters of organizational stress. In contrast to past conceptualizations, the present definition is built upon the view of stress as arising from an employee's perception of an environmental demand which exceeds her/his resources, and is theoretically distinct from the employee's coping processes and responses to the stress interaction. The uses of the facet definition of stress in (1) constructing questionnaires or interview schedules; (2) formulating hypotheses for further theorizing; and (3) guiding empirical research are demonstrated and illustrated. |
