Title:
INDUSTRIAL BOREDOM: AN EXPLORATION OF CAUSES, CONSEQUENCES AND CONTROL

Authors:
Gabriel, J.M.O., ; Nwaeke, L. I., ; Uzah, C. Kingsley

Volume:1 Issue: 9

Abstract:
This paper examined the concept of industrial boredom; especially as it has to do with its causes, consequences and control. The paper adopted a review approach where extant literature was diagnosed for existing views on the areas of interest to the authors. Boredom was perceived as a state of unpleasantness experienced by the worker in a work context that is due to affective state resulting from the underuse of his or her physical or cognitive capacity. This condition was found to be prevalent in several industrial settings; and at peak during economic downturns which are usually marked by job losses and workforce cuts; which compel people to accept jobs that are below their delivery capacity in compliance with the cliche that half bread is better than none. Several factors have equally been adduced as triggers of boredom- ambience, repetitive job and incomplete task; just as consequences of boredom were found to include risk of accidents, health challenges, job dissatisfaction, absenteeism and many more. The paper further suggested increased attention to job, and applying supporting stimulation as some ways to remedy boredom. The paper further concluded that boredom is undesired in the organization and must be discouraged by every method possible; and recommended that employees need to develop job crafting skills as a way to minimize boredom; and that management should create lively work environments that will not allow for any dull moment.

Citation:

[J.M.O., Gabriel, et al. "INDUSTRIAL BOREDOM: AN EXPLORATION OF CAUSES, CONSEQUENCES AND CONTROL." IJAH, vol. 1, no. 9, 2017, pp. 847-861. October.]