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Strategic management of technostress

The chaining of Prometheus

Journal of Medical Systems volume 9, pages 291–304 (1985)Cite this article

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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.

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    Denis H. J. Caro Ph.D., M.B.A., M.H.A. & Amarjit S. Sethi Ph.D., M.Sc.

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Caro, D.H.J., Sethi, A.S. Strategic management of technostress. J Med Syst 9, 291–304 (1985). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00992568

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Keywords

  • Management Strategy
  • Conceptual Framework
  • Monitoring System
  • Organization Culture
  • Computer Technology