Volume 14, Issue 7

Effects of Stress on CEOs in Manufacturing Industries: A Comprehensive Analysis

Author

Dr. Saravanan Janakiraman, M. Soundarya

Abstract

Abstract:
This study investigates the multifaceted effects of stress on Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) in the manufacturing industry, utilising a dataset of 105 CEOs to assess 24 stress-related symptoms. The research employs descriptive statistics to rank symptoms according to their mean severity and standard deviation, testing the hypothesis that workplace stress has a significant impact on CEOs’ physiological, psychological, and behavioural outcomes. Findings indicate that exhaustion, sleep disturbances, and frustration are the most prevalent symptoms, while severe consequences such as panic attacks and hospitalisation are less frequent but notable. A bar chart visualises the mean severity of symptoms, highlighting their distribution. The study discusses implications for executive health programs, recommends stress management strategies, and suggests future research to explore longitudinal effects and mitigation approaches tailored for CEOs.

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