Revisión bibliográfica: adicción al trabajo en la alta gerencia

Abstract

Seeking employment is one of the main activities in our daily lives where learning, values, personality traits and even dysfunctional behavior are visible to people and the organization where employment is sought. Workaholism is understood as a repertoire of inadequate behaviors in relation to self-imposed work schedule and workload, which consequently affects life outside of work. The methodology used in this research was a descriptive documentary review. 27 articles were reviewed. 15 of them in English, 10 in Spanish and 2 in Portuguese. In relation to the results found, it was possible to identify that the greatest number of researches on this subject are carried out in Europe and Asia; the prevalence of workaholism in executives is between 10-20%. The relationship between workaholism and mental health affectations is positive, but the greatest consequence is seen in intrafamily relationships and with couples. In conclusion, having administrative and managerial responsibilities on the part of executives is a risk factor for Workaholism. Showing excessive dedication to work, both in the work environment as well as other activities brings with it economic benefits and job positioning which reinforces this behavior.