The overall objective of this research was to improve the understanding of worker
attitudes and perceptions toward different workspace types and workspace alternatives
and how they are related to processes and activities native to a given organization. The
specific goals of this study were:
•The development of a methodology to assess workers attitudes toward different
workspace alternatives for use in the planning stages of new offices.
•Identification of workspace variables that affect perceptions and preferences regarding
the alternatives based on the proposed units of analysis (individual, interpersonal
relations, and organizational).
This research consisted of mixed methodology. It was a cross departmental study of
needs and preferences of workers regarding key variable and choices of workspace types and workspace alternatives. The main research instrument was a four stage web based
survey. The secondary component was focus groups.
By tracking these declared needs, preferences and choices regarding workspace types
and workspace alternatives it was possible to identify if they associate with demographic
information, work performance, and the proposed units of analysis, within a given
organizational structure. This information provided a substantial knowledge base for
decision makers in the planning stage of relocation of people, and the allocation of space
processes. This study provided decision makers in the above mentioned processes a
tested methodology that enables the development of a proactive approach to innovative
workspace planning.
The results are relevant to designers, managers and facility managers as it provides a
perspective to understand or identify potential space and layout improvements in
existing and future workplaces based on the core activities of any given organization.
Such information will allow managers to make informed decisions about future
workspace changes, as well as planning new workspace alternatives to continually
support the organization’s objectives.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:tamu.edu/oai:repository.tamu.edu:1969.1/ETD-TAMU-3102 |
| Date | 15 May 2009 |
| Creators | Nome, Carlos Alejandro |
| Contributors | Johnson, Robert E. |
| Source Sets | Texas A and M University |
| Language | en_US |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Book, Thesis, Electronic Dissertation, text |
| Format | electronic, application/pdf, born digital |
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