Abstract

Purpose: The study conducted has the following objectives: first, to build a literature review on the topic development of the balancing theory of rustout and burnout; second, to construct a theoretical base and develop a conceptual model which links link rustout, burnout, antecedents of rustout and burnout, moderating factors and its effect on rustout and burnout; finally provide future research opportunity. Design/methodology/approach: A descriptive model with a conceptual framework based on secondary data sources like research papers and websites. Discoveries: This study enlightened the concept of rustout, and why balance must be required between rustout and burnout. The role of creativity and happiness along with the psychological capital helps us to balance these two extreme psychological stresses. Practical implication: The forecast would be a great platform to research rustout and it could be beneficial for the employees, managers, policymakers, companies and government

Keywords: Rustout, Burnout, Job Performance,, Under and Over Utilization of human resources, Psychological Capital