Abstract:
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to measure the impact of indoor office environment on
organizational productivity, and explain how one can make better conducive working
environment with relative degree of importance of different variables contributing towards the
same.
Methodology: This research is explanatory in nature and through quantitative research
design; data was analyzed to find the cause and affect analysis between the dependent variable
(Productivity) and independent variables (Lighting, Temperature, Furniture).
Findings: Findings from this research determines that office furniture and its layout as the
most significant factor considered by employees for creating better working environment.
Thermal indoor temperature (Air Quality) was considered second most influential factor in
making office environment conducive and more productive for employees. However,
employees were found satisfied with overall lighting conditions of the offices and rated it as a
factor of low significance.
Practical Implications: Better understanding of indoor office environment and its key
influential factors on productivity will assist business owners and managers to direct
investment in right direction resulting enhanced productivity and better employee satisfaction
