Analýza strategií zvládání pracovního stresu u projektových manažerů

This master’s thesis examines work-related stress among project managers and the strategies they use to cope with it. The aim of the thesis is to identify the main stressors in the project environment and to analyze the coping strategies that project managers use to manage work-related demands. The empirical part is based primarily on qualitative research conducted through twenty semi-structured interviews, supplemented by a questionnaire survey using the PSS-10 and Brief COPE instruments. The findings show that the most significant sources of stress are mainly related to time pressure, changes in project scope, lack of resources, communication with stakeholders, and responsibility for outcomes without full direct authority. The research found that project managers cope with stress primarily through active, problem-focused strategies, transparent communication, prioritization, and professional experience. The thesis shows that coping with work-related stress among project managers is not only a matter of individual responsibility but is also closely linked to the design of the project environment and the support provided by the organization.