Work intensity: potential antecedents and consequences

摘要

Purpose - The purpose of this exploratory research is to examine the relationship of a measure ofrnwork intensity with potential antecedents and consequences.rnDesign/methodology/approach - A questionnaire was developed and pre-tested. It included a newrn15-item measure of work intensity. Data were collected from 106 respondents enrolled in threernuniversity business courses using anonymously completed questionnaires. Regression and factorrnanalyses were used in developing the measure and testing the relationships.rnFindings - The 15-item measure of work intensity was found to have high internal consistency andrnreliability. Work intensity was significantly related to respondents' organizational level and workrnstatus. In addition, respondents indicating highen levels of work intensity also reported working morernhours, a higher workload, and greater job stress. Work intensity was unrelated to organizationalrnvalues supporting work-personal life imbalance, three workaholism components, or to indicators ofrnwork engagement. Factor analysis of the work intensity measure produced three factors: emotionalrndemands, job demands, and time demands, the first two were fairly consistently related to other studyrnvariables, whereas time demands was not.rnResearch limitations/implications - The sample was relatively small and the data were collectedrnusing self-reports. The design was cross-sectional, thus limiting causal inferences.rnPractical implications - Managers will find the study useful in assessing the effects of workrnintensity and working long hours for employees, including stress levels and work engagement.rnOriginality/value - The study developed a work intensity measure and examined its properties andrncorrelates, something that is lacking in the literature.