"Navigating Pressure: Insights into Occupational Stress in the Automotive Industry"

Abstract

The automotive sector in India holds pivotal global significance, ranking as the fourth largest exporter after Japan, South Korea, and Thailand. This dynamic industry encompasses the production of two-wheelers, three-wheelers, passenger cars, and commercial vehicles, with a predominant focus on two-wheeler and passenger vehicle manufacturing. Work culture, a critical environmental determinant, profoundly influences individual behavior within organizations. It encapsulates psychological and sociological theories, shaping internal dynamics through organizational rules, values, norms, and beliefs that guide employee conduct.

Stress, a pervasive form of negative energy, manifests in various forms within the workplace, impacting motivation, self-confidence, performance, and overall organizational health. It arises from factors like job dissatisfaction, poor communication, and role conflict, categorized into beneficial "Eustress" and harmful "Distress."Regression analysis underscores the significant influence of Person-Organization Fit (PO-Fit) on organizational role stress, mediated by the organizational climate. Effective management practices align employee roles with expectations, mitigating role conflict and stress. Strategic recruitment, involving clear competency matrices and PO-Fit assessments, facilitates optimal employee placement, thereby reducing workplace stress. In conclusion, fostering a supportive organizational climate and aligning roles with employee capabilities are pivotal steps towards enhancing workplace well-being and performance in the dynamic automotive industry of India.