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Organizational stress, including workplace bullying, is a prevalent phenomenon in modern work environments. This study aimed to achieve two primary objectives: (1) to investigate the factors contributing to organizational stress, specifically leadership quality, organizational culture, job insecurity, and workload; and (2) to determine which of these factors had the most significant impact on organizational stress. A cross-sectional study was conducted within the healthcare industry in Terengganu, Malaysia. Using convenience sampling, 92 non-medical staff members at Kemaman Hospital were surveyed from a total population of 120 non-medical employees. Data were subjected to reliability and validity tests before being analysed using multiple regression analysis. The findings revealed that all variables under investigation were statistically significant, with jo b insecurity emerging as the most influential factor. This research suggests that future studies should consider expanding the sample size and employing triangulation methods to further validate and extend these findings.
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