IMPACT OF INDOOR OFFICE ENVIRONMENT ON EMPLOYEE PRODUCTVITY: A STUDY OF UBL BANK

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