an evaluation of office occupiers' needs and preferences - a study on the influences of...
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An evaluation of office occupiers' needs and preferences
- A study on the influences of cultural differences and generations in workplace design
Bee Yee GanHelsinki University of Technology
Dr Barry P HaynesSheffield Hallam University
ERES 2009
This study is part of the Preferences Research Project
– Aim of the project is to identify and understand the occupiers’ needs and preferences (individual and organisation level)
– Aim of this study is to explore the influences of the cultural differences and generation gaps in workplace design
• What are the critical factors the organisation needs to be aware of?
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methodology
generation
conclusioncultural differences
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methodology
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Cultural/Generation/Age
Generation
Cultural/Generation/Age
• Cultural differences can be related to physical, virtual and behavioural aspects of the workplace
• The Hofstede's 5 Cultural Dimensions - Power Distance Index, Individualism, Masculinity, Uncertainty Avoidance Index and Long Term Orientation
• Definition – Nationality/ Ethnicity/ Citizenship
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methodology
generation
conclusioncultural differences
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Canon Electronics• "A company will do
well if you get rid of the chairs and computers“ - Hisashi Sakamaki
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• Age or generation?
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• Real Estate companies
• Countries• Preferences &
Needs• Focus Group• Questionnaire• Interview• Observation
Cultural Differences
Multi-Generation
Gender
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Cultural/Generation/Age
Generation
Cultural/Generation/Age
• Stage 1 – Liteature Review (sociological perspective to workplace)
• Stage 2 – Research in UK • Stage 3 – International comparison• Stage 4 – Age & Generation• Stage 5 – Tool development
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Thank you
Contact detailsBee [email protected]
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