Influence of dynamic changes of workplace on organisational culture

Nanayakkara, K; Wilkinson, S; Halvitigala, D

Influence of dynamic changes of workplace on organisational culture

Nanayakkara, K Wilkinson, S

Halvitigala, D

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Publisher:: CAMBRIDGE UNIV PRESS
Publication Type:: Journal Article
Citation:: Journal of Management and Organization, 2021, 27, (6), pp. 1003-1020
Issue Date:: 2021-11-19

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dc.contributor.author	Nanayakkara, K
dc.contributor.author	Wilkinson, S https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9266-1858
dc.contributor.author	Halvitigala, D
dc.date.accessioned	2022-11-01T00:45:05Z
dc.date.available	2022-11-01T00:45:05Z
dc.date.issued	2021-11-19
dc.identifier.citation	Journal of Management and Organization, 2021, 27, (6), pp. 1003-1020
dc.identifier.issn	1833-3672
dc.identifier.issn	1839-3527
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/163095
dc.description.abstract	Challenged by the effects of organisational flexibility and high corporate real estate costs, organisations are increasingly seeking flexibility and operational efficiency in their office spaces. To date, the literature relating to flexible office spaces has focused mainly on their physical characteristics. The full effects of such spaces on human reactions and the corporate culture of organisations are less understood. The objective of this paper is to examine the influence of introducing activity-based working (ABW) on existing organisational culture. It was addressed from the perspective of the management of large corporate organisations. A mixed-method research that included a qualitative approach followed by a quantitative approach was adopted. The first stage included semistructured interviews with 19 large organisations who had introduced flexible layouts. The second stage involved a questionnaire survey of 32 organisations which had experienced office layout changes. Findings identify that the nature of workplace designs has a considerable impact on the corporate culture of an organisation and can be used to leverage and change its culture. Workplace designs directly influence culture by supporting the systems, symbols, engagement/motivation and behaviours of the organisation and employees. However, some differences between the perceptions of public and private organisations were identified. In conclusion, office layouts are artefacts that can either support, or change, the existing organisational culture. Therefore, the critical achievement of workspace design is to integrate the cultures, values and behaviours of organisations to meet their ultimate goals.
dc.language	English
dc.publisher	CAMBRIDGE UNIV PRESS
dc.relation.ispartof	Journal of Management and Organization
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1017/jmo.2021.69
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dc.subject	1303 Specialist Studies in Education, 1503 Business and Management, 1505 Marketing
dc.title	Influence of dynamic changes of workplace on organisational culture
dc.type	Journal Article
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pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building/School of Built Environment
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Strength - CCDP - Contemporary Design Practice
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Students
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/e-Press
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Abstract:

Challenged by the effects of organisational flexibility and high corporate real estate costs, organisations are increasingly seeking flexibility and operational efficiency in their office spaces. To date, the literature relating to flexible office spaces has focused mainly on their physical characteristics. The full effects of such spaces on human reactions and the corporate culture of organisations are less understood. The objective of this paper is to examine the influence of introducing activity-based working (ABW) on existing organisational culture. It was addressed from the perspective of the management of large corporate organisations. A mixed-method research that included a qualitative approach followed by a quantitative approach was adopted. The first stage included semistructured interviews with 19 large organisations who had introduced flexible layouts. The second stage involved a questionnaire survey of 32 organisations which had experienced office layout changes. Findings identify that the nature of workplace designs has a considerable impact on the corporate culture of an organisation and can be used to leverage and change its culture. Workplace designs directly influence culture by supporting the systems, symbols, engagement/motivation and behaviours of the organisation and employees. However, some differences between the perceptions of public and private organisations were identified. In conclusion, office layouts are artefacts that can either support, or change, the existing organisational culture. Therefore, the critical achievement of workspace design is to integrate the cultures, values and behaviours of organisations to meet their ultimate goals.

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