Work Places The Psychology of the Physical Environment in Offices and Factories

Name: Work Places The Psychology of the Physical Environment in Offices and Factories
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ISBN: 9780521319478

ISBN-10: 0521319471

ISBN-13: 9780521319478

Edition: 1986

Authors: Eric Sundstrom, Mary Graehl Sundstrom

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How do the physical surroundings affect people who work in offices and factories? Work Places attempts to answer this question by summarising what is known about the psychological and social influences of work settings. Environmental psychologist Eric Sundstrom, in collaboration with Mary Graehl Sundstrom, discusses research and theory concerning individual satisfaction and performance, interpersonal relationships, group cohesion, and, organisational effectiveness. Separate chapters address the physical aspects of the environment - temperature and air quality, lighting and windows, noise, music, colour, and work-stations - the symbolic aspects of the work environment - status and…

Book details

List price: $45.99
Copyright year: 1986
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication date: 2/28/1986
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 480
Size: 5.98" wide x 9.02" long x 1.06" tall
Weight: 1.540
Language: English



Series forward


Preface


Acknowledgements



Introduction



The Past



Historical view of offices and factories



Psychology of the work place



The Individual Worker



Psychological processes



Lighting and windows



Temperature and air



Noise



Music



Colour



Work stations and supporting facilities



Interpersonal Relations



Symbolic workspace: self-identity and status



Communication



Privacy



Small groups



Organisations



Office and factories as components of organisations



The Future



The future of offices and factories



Conclusions


References


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