Distractions in the workplace revisited
Language: English Series: Journal of Facilities Management ; 6(2) 2008, 91-109 (19)Publication details: 2008Subject(s): Summary: Provides a literature review on open plan office designs. Considers sustainability issues. Makes suggestions for practical improvements organisations can make. Finds that there is a need for cost analysis of the impact noise distractions have on knowledge workers. Finds adaptable spaces are needed for both collaboration and concentration on complex tasks to maximise worker output.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | L143807 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 143807-1001 |
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Provides a literature review on open plan office designs. Considers sustainability issues. Makes suggestions for practical improvements organisations can make. Finds that there is a need for cost analysis of the impact noise distractions have on knowledge workers. Finds adaptable spaces are needed for both collaboration and concentration on complex tasks to maximise worker output.