Stress as a state of anxiety is produced when responsibilities do not match expected knowledge, and hence challenges one’s coping abilities. Job stress can be as a result of the nature of the job (work) or can result from the workers commonly referred to as dispositional stress. Stressors are conditions or situations which trigger stress response. Stressors can be inherent in the job due to factors affecting the occupation. This paper therefore highlights impact of technological stress (technostress) in auditing firm in developing countries.
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