The state of health of Malaysian managers
| dc.contributor.author | Ong, Joo Lee | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2016-11-15T02:02:29Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2016-11-15T02:02:29Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2004 | |
| dc.description.abstract | A healthy workforce is an essential element for Malaysia to achieve Vision 2020. Hovvever, there is a dearth of information on the state of health of Malaysian managers. The objective of this study, therefore, is to fill this gap by providing some baseline information on the issue and the salient lifestyle factors contributing to the level of physical and mental health of Malaysian managers. The research model is designed to attempt to find out how the four major independent variables of familial history, lifestyle habits of physical activity and diet, personality type AlB and the work environment impact the physical and mental health of Malaysian managers. Physical health level was measured by the physical fitness level arising from regular physical activities, body mass index, the number of visits to the doctors and days off work due to illness. Mental health level was measured by the level of psychological distress resulting from job stress. Data was collected using selfadministered questionnaire distributed and collected from respondents working in organizations sited in Penang. Respondents were required to be in control of subordinates and holding managerial positions of supervisors upwards. Results of the study showed that over 80% of Malaysian managers under-exercise and only 45% are within the ideal BMI range of 19 to 23. Overall, approximately 50% of managers are below the recommended level of physical health. Generally, female managers have comparatively lower BMI and are physically healthier than their male counterpart. This study found no difference in mental health level between male and ferriale managers. Mental health level is heartening, for most managers (68%) had a score of 4 and below on the General Health Questionnaire that measured the level of psychological distress. In conclusion, Malaysian managers' level of physical activity (80%) is below that of the general population where around 60% are deemed to too sedentary. It is recommended that Malaysian managers change to a more active lifestyle. incorporating at least the recommended 30 minutes 3 times a week aerobic exercise. In view of the threat of obesity, a change in dietary habits to incorporate more fruits and vegetables and at the same time CLlt down on fatty foods and portion size. | en_US |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/3076 | |
| dc.subject | A healthy workforce is an essential element for Malaysia | en_US |
| dc.subject | to achieve Vision 2020 of Malaysian managers. | en_US |
| dc.title | The state of health of Malaysian managers | en_US |
| dc.type | Thesis | en_US |
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