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Investigating Occupational-Stress for Workers in Financial Institutions; a Reclassification of Work Stigma through Japanese and Western Values

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  • Kurtz LAW

    (The Bucharest University of Economic Studies)

  • Jacqueline MUJAYA
  • Saddam IQBAL
  • Takatomo ITOI
  • Keita SUGIYAMA

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This study melds Japanese principles of 3K and Dirty Work into a new model of Distasteful Work. Elements of work stigma and the associated taint affects workers’ both intrinsically and extrinsically. While 3K is traditionally associated with bluecollar occupations, the results of interviews with employees in Japanese companies suggest a willingness to transpose these associated stigma to white-collar work activities. Adverse stereotyping caused by distasteful work activities has the potential to cause a decrease in mental health leading to lower work efficiency. Particularly in countries that are suffering from labor shortage, maximizing the potential of existing experienced workforces and top talent is paramount, consequently adapted models are necessary. This research examines occupations within commercial banking and identify types of work activities which have higher potential to cause occupational health issues through associated work stigma.

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  • Kurtz LAW & Jacqueline MUJAYA & Saddam IQBAL & Takatomo ITOI & Keita SUGIYAMA, 2022. "Investigating Occupational-Stress for Workers in Financial Institutions; a Reclassification of Work Stigma through Japanese and Western Values," REVISTA DE MANAGEMENT COMPARAT INTERNATIONAL/REVIEW OF INTERNATIONAL COMPARATIVE MANAGEMENT, Faculty of Management, Academy of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania, vol. 23(2), pages 302-313, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:rom:rmcimn:v:23:y:2022:i:2:p:302-313
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    1. Kurtz LAW & Irina TARABAN & Takatomo ITOI & Dorin MARCHIS & Saddam IQBAL, 2021. "Traditions In Japanese Corporate Culture And Its Impact On Work Performance," Proceedings of the INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE, Faculty of Management, Academy of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania, vol. 15(1), pages 704-711, November.
    2. Ashforth, Blake E. & Kreiner, Glen E., 2014. "Dirty Work and Dirtier Work: Differences in Countering Physical, Social, and Moral Stigma," Management and Organization Review, Cambridge University Press, vol. 10(1), pages 81-108, March.
    3. Blake E. Ashforth & Glen E. Kreiner, 2014. "Dirty Work and Dirtier Work: Differences in Countering Physical, Social, and Moral Stigma. 脏活与更脏的工作：在对抗身体、社会和道德污名上的差异," Management and Organization Review, The International Association for Chinese Management Research, vol. 10(1), pages 81-108, March.
    4. Kurtz LAW & Toru TAKAHASHI & Cristian VLAD & Kyoko KOKUSHO & Saddam IQBAL, 2021. "Gauging The Reactions To Remote Working At Ibm Japan During The Period Of Covid-19," Business Excellence and Management, Faculty of Management, Academy of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania, vol. 11(5), pages 168-181, October.
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    Keywords

    mental health; work stigma; dirty work; stress; Japan;
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    JEL classification:

    • I14 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Health - - - Health and Inequality
    • I31 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Welfare, Well-Being, and Poverty - - - General Welfare, Well-Being
    • J24 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Demand and Supply of Labor - - - Human Capital; Skills; Occupational Choice; Labor Productivity
    • J81 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Labor Standards - - - Working Conditions

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