LOCHMANN, Hands-Dieter <br/><br/>
Performing under pressure :  managers embracing new realities 

 -  2002 
<br/><br/> This article is based on an empirical investigation (including interviews and a survey) into the new working conditions of managers in an age of `share-holder value'. It identifies the new sources of pressure: new technologies, global markets full of competitors, investor requirements leading to tough financial targets, more demanding customers, and non-stop M&As. Although their views on investors were split, managers felt no aggression towards them. But they all admitted to worsening working conditions: greater overtime and travel, the need to be always available, and more focus on the bottom line. They believed there was some compensation from greater responsibility in team-based structures and incentive salaries. They also recognized that stress can be self-imposed; The interesting question is: how long can such compensatory factors last? 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Managerial Stress<br/>Pressure Working Conditions<br/>Working Environment