Research Article Published 19 December 2019

Unveiling the Determinants of Work-Related Stress in the Policing Occupation

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Mohd Zin, M. L., Ibrahim, H., Mohd Noor, M. H., & Ahmad, U. (2019). Unveiling the Determinants of Work-Related Stress in the Policing Occupation. Journal of Business Management and Accounting, 9(2), 23-39. https://doi.org/10.32890/jbma2019.9.2.8721
Md. Lazim Mohd Zin
School of Business Management, College of Business, Universiti Utara Malaysia, Sintok, Kedah, Malaysia
Hadziroh Ibrahim
School of Business Management, College of Business, Universiti Utara Malaysia, Sintok, Kedah, Malaysia
Mohd Hafiz Mohd Noor
Cawangan Pematuhan, Jabatan Integriti dan Pematuhan Standard, Ibu Pejabat Polis Diraja Malaysia, Malaysia
Umair Ahmad
Business Studies Department, Arab Open University, Aa`li, Bahrain
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The present study attempts to provide empirical evidence on the relationship between workload, working conditions, role conflict and job stress among the Royal Malaysian Police (RMP) Personnel.  A survey among 178 RMP from six departments at one XYZ Police  District  in  Selangor  was  conducted.    Self-reported  measures  for  all  variables were used to obtain data pertaining to determinants of job stress.  Multiple regression was  employed  to  investigate  three  hypotheses  that  postulated  significant  positive relationships  between  workload,  working  conditions,  role  conflicts  and  job  stress.  The  regression  results  found  that  workload  and  working  conditions  have  positive relationships with job stress.  However, role conflict did not significantly influence job stress.  Plausible justifications for the relationships between workload and working conditions and job stress were discussed. The study provides a foundation for discussing both theoretical and managerial aspects of policing occupation.

 

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Job stress workload working conditions role conflict Royal Malaysian Police

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