To find out the relationship between perceived satisfaction with furniture and spatial arrangement on employees‘ productivity: preliminary study in Punjab

Abstract

Employers became increasingly aware that it’s not simply salary and experience that determine how efficiently employees work, but also the general feel of the work environment India is currently experiencing an economic recession, and in this economic climate it is more important than ever for organizations to retain highly productive employees and ensure that the work environment is conducive to high levels of individual performance. Western studies had reported that the type of furniture and office layout significantly affected employee performance and their satisfaction with the work environment. It is important that the physical aspect of the workplace and its impact on organizational productivity is studied. Total of 600 employees from various offices of Punjab were recruited as sample. Sample was collected primarily from three main cities of Punjab i.e. Amritsar, Ludhiana and Jalandhar. The data collection instrument for this study was a structured questionnaire developed by the researcher with the help of experts. The questionnaire is adapted and modified version of already existing scales of occupants’ satisfaction with indoor environment quality (IEQ). Results indicate that employees productivity is positively correlated with satisfaction with spatial arrangement and furniture. Furniture and spatial arrangement are another important concern in designing an appropriate office that managers must pay attention to increase employees’ productivity.