ABSTRACT
The definitions of a healthy organization have covered issues related to the basic existence of organizations and their relations with the external environment. Some theoretical and pragmatic models which have been related to the healthy organization are job stress models, job redesign and organizational development models, schools of psychodynamics, and unconsciousness of organizations, plus applied corporate strategies for health promotion emphasizing certain types of policies and culture (Cooper and Cartwright 1994; Jaffe 1996). From the viewpoint of organizational psychology, its inner psychological and social functioning is important, as well as the perceived task characteristics and organizational practices and climate. The traditional work safety issues and physical work demands should be seen as basic requirements, especially in manufacturing and in other physically heavy work.
