An Investigation of Perception Constructs on the Impact of Job Rotation

Abstract

This study examined the perceived constructs related to stressors caused by job rotation, specifically investigating the impact of role conflict, ambiguity, overload, and stress on employees. A quantitative approach was employed, utilizing primary data collected from a purposive sample of 125 employees from a water company in the Upper East and West regions of Ghana.

The findings revealed that role overload, role ambiguity, and role conflict were significant predictors of stress among employees, which, in turn, influenced their acquisition of new skills, experience, and task mastery. A multiple regression analysis showed a strong correlation (r = 0.923) between the predictor variables (role ambiguity, role overload, role sabotage, role conflict, and stress) and the dependent variable, explaining 84.6% of the variance.

Keywords: job rotation, employee stress, role ambiguity, role conflict, role overload

DOI: 10.7176/EJBM/17-3-11

Publication date: April 30^th 2025