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Psychosocial criteria for good work organization
1Department of Psychology, Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, Helsinki.
Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment & Health
|January 1, 1994
Summary
A good work environment promotes employee well-being through optimal workloads, control, clear roles, and social support. These factors, influenced by culture, are empirically linked to job satisfaction and reduced stress.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Organizational Psychology
Background:
- Defining a positive work environment is crucial for employee health.
- Occupational health studies identify key elements of good work organization.
Purpose of the Study:
- To define criteria for a good work environment and organization.
- To outline strategies for promoting these positive work characteristics.
Main Methods:
- Review of occupational health studies and interventions.
- Empirical research linking work characteristics to well-being indicators.
Main Results:
- Key job characteristics include optimal workloads, control, role clarity, and social support.
- Interventive strategies involve work mastery, change management, and employee support.
- These elements are influenced by national and organizational culture.
Conclusions:
- Good work organization is empirically associated with improved well-being.
- Factors like job satisfaction, active life, and reduced stress symptoms are indicators of a healthy work environment.