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Working practices
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By the end of this lesson you should be able to: identify office designs discuss advantages and disadvantages of office designs to employer and employee apply your knowledge to exam questions.
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Affected by: technology new working practices new types of jobs.
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Design affects work output. Good design can lead to increased productivity. Motivation improved by pleasant surroundings.
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Ergonomics Aesthetics –colour, decor, fabrics and surfaces. Acoustic screens and barriers (noise minimisation). Lighting and heating. Layout.
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Sick building syndrome Term given to office buildings where staff generally complain of feeling unwell. Causes – drafts, leaks, poor ergonomics Results – staff absence, stress, poor productivity
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Cellular layout One or two people work in a room. Hierarchical – easy to see who is most important. Open plan All levels of employee work in the same office. Hierarchy not obvious – one for all and all for one.
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AdvantagesDisadvantages Can close door (privacy) Visible status Can have quiet Can change light/heat to suit More space required Uneconomic Difficult to promote teamwork Staff feel isolated Workflow difficult to monitor
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AdvantagesDisadvantages Supervision easy Save space Save money Share resources Communication easier Noisy Air conditioning Lack of privacy Encourages idle chat Workers easily distracted
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