Strategic management of technostress. The chaining of Prometheus.
The article proposes the concept of technostress and makes a strong recommendation for conducting research based on key researchable hypotheses. A conceptual framework of technostress is suggested to provide some focus to future research. A number of technostress management strategies are put forward, including strategic technological planning, organization culture development, technostress monitoring systems, and technouser self-development programs. The management of technostress is compared to the chaining of Prometheus, which, left uncontrolled, can create havoc in an organization. The authors believe that organizations have a responsibility to introduce, diffuse, and manage computer technology in such a way that it is congruent with the principles of sound, supportive, and humanistic management.
D004059:Diffusion of Innovation; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control*; D010559:Personnel Management / Q000379:methods*; D011590:Psychology, Industrial; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000517:prevention & control*; D013672:Technology