Job demands and resources

Arnold B. Bakker

doi:10.4337/9781035313389.ch31

Job demands and resources

Arnold B. Bakker

Erasmus University Rotterdam

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Abstract

Jobs in all types of occupations and organizations can be characterized by job demands and resources. Whereas job demands cost effort and considerable energy, job resources have motivating potential. It is the combination of various job demands and resources that influences well-being and job performance. This entry describes the basics of Job Demands–Resources theory. It delineates how employees are influenced by the design of their job and can also proactively redesign and optimize their own job by using job crafting.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Elgar Encyclopedia of Occupational Health Psychology
Publisher	Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd.
Pages	100-102
Number of pages	3
ISBN (Electronic)	9781035313389
ISBN (Print)	9781035313372
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.4337/9781035313389.ch31
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 2024
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Burnout
Job Demands–Resources Theory
Proactive work behavior
Work engagement

ASJC Scopus subject areas

General Business,Management and Accounting
General Economics,Econometrics and Finance
General Engineering
General Psychology

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