The Effect of the Physical Environment of the Workplace on Employee Productivity

Bc. Klára Kotenová

Master's thesis

Abstract:

This diploma thesis examines the effect of the physical environment of the workplace on employee productivity. The first section of the theoretical component defines employee productivity and its detection, and evaluates the factors that influence it, such as job satisfaction and employee motivation. The second section deals with the physical working environment, and describes its features and individual attributes that directly or indirectly affect employee productivity. The third section examines working environment trends and tendencies of today. The practical component examines Microsoft´s transition of workspaces from Open Space to Shared Desk, compares the impact of both working arrangements on employees´ productivity, and evaluates which one is more effective for them. In the conclusion of this diploma thesis are proposed recommendations to Microsoft based on the research.

Keywords

Productivity, employees, workplace, satisfaction, transition, strategies, Open Space, Shared Desk

Language used: English

Date on which the thesis was submitted / produced: 27. 3. 2016

Thesis defence

• Supervisor: Ing. Richard Selby, Ph.D.

Czech University of Life Sciences Prague

Faculty of Economics and Management

Master programme / field:
Economics and Management / Economics and Management