Twenty First Century Office Design
Running head: HOW FIRMS PHYSICALLY STRUCTURE OFFICES IN THE 21ST
How Firms Physically Structure Offices in the 21st Century: Discussion of Four Leading Design Types
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Abstract…………………………………………………………………………3 How Firms Physically Structure Offices………………………………………..4 Early Office Environments………………………………………………………4 Modern Office Environments……………………………………………………5 Narrative………………………………………………………………....6 Nodal…………………………………………………………………….7 Neighborly………………………………………………………………..8 Nomadic………………………………………………………………….9 A New World of Work…………………………………………………………...9 References……………………………………………………………………….13
Abstract
The corporate office as it is known today is a relatively new phenomenon. While it dominates the working lives of hundreds of millions of people, it dates back little more than one-hundred years (Myerson & Ross, 2003, p. 8). As the physical setting for the necessary functions that support industry, business and government, the office can be described as one of the key societal landmarks of the twentieth century. It has exerted a profound influence not just on economic development but also on culture, lifestyle, environment and the urban landscape (Myerson & Ross, ¶ 3). This paper attempts to present four concept of modern office design and to demonstrate how those designs have effectively changed management styles in the twenty-first century.
How Firms Physically Structure Offices in the 21st Century: Discussion of Four Leading Design Types Webster’s Dictionary defines the word office as “a place where official acts are done” (Office, 1985, p. 578). While this definition may seem vague; it is as an excellent description of the modern office. Through the inter-connectivity of technology; today’s office is not necessarily a destination. Work happens in many places. Today’s workers are gradually becoming untethered from the traditional
How Firms Physically Structure Offices in the 21st Century: Discussion of Four Leading Design Types
Table of Contents
Abstract…………………………………………………………………………3 How Firms Physically Structure Offices………………………………………..4 Early Office Environments………………………………………………………4 Modern Office Environments……………………………………………………5 Narrative………………………………………………………………....6 Nodal…………………………………………………………………….7 Neighborly………………………………………………………………..8 Nomadic………………………………………………………………….9 A New World of Work…………………………………………………………...9 References……………………………………………………………………….13
Abstract
The corporate office as it is known today is a relatively new phenomenon. While it dominates the working lives of hundreds of millions of people, it dates back little more than one-hundred years (Myerson & Ross, 2003, p. 8). As the physical setting for the necessary functions that support industry, business and government, the office can be described as one of the key societal landmarks of the twentieth century. It has exerted a profound influence not just on economic development but also on culture, lifestyle, environment and the urban landscape (Myerson & Ross, ¶ 3). This paper attempts to present four concept of modern office design and to demonstrate how those designs have effectively changed management styles in the twenty-first century.
How Firms Physically Structure Offices in the 21st Century: Discussion of Four Leading Design Types Webster’s Dictionary defines the word office as “a place where official acts are done” (Office, 1985, p. 578). While this definition may seem vague; it is as an excellent description of the modern office. Through the inter-connectivity of technology; today’s office is not necessarily a destination. Work happens in many places. Today’s workers are gradually becoming untethered from the traditional
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