Creating the Productive Workplace: Summary of Conference held at Westminster Central Hall, London, 29-30 October 1997

Type	Book, Section
Author(s)	Clements-Croome,D. , Clements-Croome,D.
Publication year	2000
Notes	ID: CLEMENTSCROOME2000G; This paper pulls together the themes presented in the conference. Barriers to productivity are identified, by Audrey Kaplan,$ "as being interruptions; discomfort; illness symptoms; a lack of privacy; resources constraints and the corporate culture"$,p336-335. Kaplan states that productivity is dependant on : - the physical facilities and infrastructure -facilities management and pratices -occupant behaviour -the management approach . The paper concludes with several common themes: -Productivity is influenced by a number of factors including the environment -It is posssible to assess and measure producitvity in absolute or comparative terms - It is possible to identify sources of stress -Critical influences have an effect on our behaviour; such as: personal control, responsiveness, building depth and work groups. -Buildings should be a multi-sensory experience -Facilities managers have a responsiblity for the various user groups. -Individuals need to manage their own daily rhythems: In this way productivity will rise and people will be more fullfilled. $$ $$
Issue	Appendix
Start page	334
End page	347
Relevance to practice	High
Ease of application	Low
Evidence base	Some
Readability	High

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