Improving the Office Layout of Bay’s Municipal Hall
Improving the Office Layout of Bay’s Municipal Hall
Montecillo, Ma. Nissa
Oncinian, Dianne Karisse
Taay, Cielo Mae
Torres, Dana Kris
Villanueva, Nelgee
Abstract
Layout should be flexible and dynamic. There are layout strategies which can be used for developing economic and good layout. Office layout was analyzed in this study to determine the positioning of the departments for a better flow of materials and information in the system. Alternatives such as the use of Manual CORELAP, POM in designing the layout of the departments were utilized. The alternatives were evaluated and the POM turned out to be the best alternative.
Figure 1. Location of the subject under study.
Introduction
B. Picture of the Infrastructure under Study
Productivity of the office is affected by several factors, one of which is the office layout. As what the term implies office layout deals with the arrangement, design and set up of an office. The layout of the office should reflect the needs of the employees. Planning of the office layout considers determining of the physical components order into a synchronized unit, either departmental or team groupings, providing the best opportunity to effectively handle the volume and flow of work and the type of information necessary to carry out a mission (1).
The objectives of the office layout design is to produce a smooth flow of paperwork, to use effectively the space provided in order to aid good supervision, to locate physical components such as equipment, machine and aisles handily, to add comfort of the employees, to present a good ambiance and to provide flexibility for future changes (1).
Figure 2. Infrastructure under study.
C. Services
As indicated on the Municipality of Bay Citizen’s Charter (A
Guidebook on the Municipal Government’s Frontline
Services), the services offered by the municipal office are classified according to the department it is mainly involved.
General Overview
A.
Montecillo, Ma. Nissa
Oncinian, Dianne Karisse
Taay, Cielo Mae
Torres, Dana Kris
Villanueva, Nelgee
Abstract
Layout should be flexible and dynamic. There are layout strategies which can be used for developing economic and good layout. Office layout was analyzed in this study to determine the positioning of the departments for a better flow of materials and information in the system. Alternatives such as the use of Manual CORELAP, POM in designing the layout of the departments were utilized. The alternatives were evaluated and the POM turned out to be the best alternative.
Figure 1. Location of the subject under study.
Introduction
B. Picture of the Infrastructure under Study
Productivity of the office is affected by several factors, one of which is the office layout. As what the term implies office layout deals with the arrangement, design and set up of an office. The layout of the office should reflect the needs of the employees. Planning of the office layout considers determining of the physical components order into a synchronized unit, either departmental or team groupings, providing the best opportunity to effectively handle the volume and flow of work and the type of information necessary to carry out a mission (1).
The objectives of the office layout design is to produce a smooth flow of paperwork, to use effectively the space provided in order to aid good supervision, to locate physical components such as equipment, machine and aisles handily, to add comfort of the employees, to present a good ambiance and to provide flexibility for future changes (1).
Figure 2. Infrastructure under study.
C. Services
As indicated on the Municipality of Bay Citizen’s Charter (A
Guidebook on the Municipal Government’s Frontline
Services), the services offered by the municipal office are classified according to the department it is mainly involved.
General Overview
A.
References: University of the Philippines, Los Banos, Ph. 02 Sept. 2012. Class Lecture.