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

SPACE THAT WORKS: New Directions and Opportunities for Research into Physical Workspace. Academy of Management Annual Meeting, 9 th August 2010 Convener: Matthew C. Davis Chair: Catherine Cassell.

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

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  1. SPACE THAT WORKS: New Directions and Opportunities for Research into Physical Workspace Academy of Management Annual Meeting, 9th August 2010 Convener: Matthew C. Davis Chair: Catherine Cassell

  2. Theeffects of workspace on individuals and groups are still relatively underexplored by organizational scholars. • This symposium adoptsa multi-disciplinary approach, bringing together international experts from the fields of Architecture, Environmental Psychology and Organizational Behavior. • Academic and practitioner insights are combined, bridging the gap between theory and practical applications. Theme

  3. 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. Objectives

  4. 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 Loss David Craig (DEGW) Managing Workspace Change Jacqueline C. Vischer (Université de Montréal) Issues and Methods in Studying Territoriality and the Physical Workspace Oluremi 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 Discussion Catherine Cassell (Manchester Business School) Outline

  5. Interactive DiscussionWhere next for research into the physical work environment.....?

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