SPACE THAT WORKS: New Directions and Opportunities for Research into Physical Workspace

Academy of Management Annual Meeting, 9th August 2010

Convener: Matthew C. DavisChair: Catherine Cassell

Theme

Objectives• Highlight the importance of the design of the physical work environment and

to draw out some of the key organizational issues that it can impact upon.

• Present case studies and practical experience of workspace design and evaluation.

• Draw attention to the development and progression of the domain.

• Consider the impact of new office designs on employee productivity and organizational effectiveness

• Outline strategies for successfully managing workspace change

• Discuss methodological approaches to studying the physical environment.

• Spark debate regarding the future of research and practice into the design and evaluation of the physical work environment.

• Explore links to other areas of organizational theory and practice.

Outline  The Physical Environment: An Evolving Topic

Matthew C. Davis, Desmond Leach and Chris W. Clegg (Leeds University Business School)

The Workplace’s Impact on Time Use and Time LossDavid Craig (DEGW)  Managing Workspace ChangeJacqueline C. Vischer (Université de Montréal) Issues and Methods in Studying Territoriality and the Physical WorkspaceOluremi B. Ayoko, Neal M. Ashkanasy (UQ Business School)and Karen A. Jehn (Melbourne Business School) Where Next for Research into the Physical Work Environment? An Interactive DiscussionCatherine Cassell (Manchester Business School)

Interactive Discussion

Where next for research into the physical work

environment.....?