Title
The effects of perceived pressures on managerial and nonmanagerial scientists and engineers
Document Type
Article
Date of Original Version
3-1-1992
Abstract
The two major purposes of the present study were (1) to empirically investigate the effects of excessive pressures perceived by Ph.D.-level scientists and engineers employed in a large multidivisional energy R&D laboratory on work attitudes and performance; and (2) to test the proposition that scientists with managerial responsibilities perceive more pressures and strains than do those with no such duties. Results indicated that the pressured scientists perceived more role strain and a less positive climate, were less satisfied, and received lower performance evaluations from their supervisors than non-pressured ones. No differences were found in the perception of pressures between the managerial and nonmanagerial scientists, although the managers reported a more positive climate and higher satisfaction than did nonmanagers. The implications of these findings with regard to management practice (i.e., dual ladders) and future research on stress among this occupational group were briefly discussed. © 1992 Human Sciences Press, Inc.
Publication Title, e.g., Journal
Journal of Business and Psychology
Volume
6
Issue
3
Citation/Publisher Attribution
Beauvais, Laura L.. "The effects of perceived pressures on managerial and nonmanagerial scientists and engineers." Journal of Business and Psychology 6, 3 (1992): 333-347. doi: 10.1007/BF01126769.