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Office layout refers to the arrangement of office furniture, equipment, and space allocation to maximize efficiency. An efficient layout considers the space available, number of workers, work volume and nature, flow of work, and equipment used. The objectives of office layout are effective space utilization, smooth work flow, easy supervision, and good working conditions. An efficient layout provides advantages like no wasted time or energy, improved staff efficiency, optimal space use, easy supervision, and quick inter-communication.

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Week 6-1

Office layout refers to the arrangement of office furniture, equipment, and space allocation to maximize efficiency. An efficient layout considers the space available, number of workers, work volume and nature, flow of work, and equipment used. The objectives of office layout are effective space utilization, smooth work flow, easy supervision, and good working conditions. An efficient layout provides advantages like no wasted time or energy, improved staff efficiency, optimal space use, easy supervision, and quick inter-communication.

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OFFICE LAYOUT

Office layout means the systematic arrangement of office equipment, machines and

furniture and providing

adequate space to office personnel for regular performance of work with efficiency.

Therefore, the main task of office manager is the proper allocation of space to each
section by considering the interlinking of other sections, so that the activities of
different sections can be coordinated and controlled easily. Faulty or improper
arrangement of furniture, equipment and space for employees leads to
unnecessary wastage of time and energy and increase in the cost of office operations.

OBJECTIVES:

The main objectives of office layout are as follows

1. Effective utilization of available floor space and smooth flow of work.

2. Both power and telephone service are made available whenever necessary.

3. Office supervision is made easier and more convenient.

4. Good working conditions should be provided to each employee

5. The reception room should be very near to the main gate or entrance so that the
visitors may feel easy and convenient.
6. A sense of belonging and loyalty should be made in the minds of office employees.

HOW TO DESIGN AN EFFICIENT OFFICE LAYOUT?


An efficient layout of an office can be designed only by the manager. When, the

office manager should

consider the following matters.


. Space available.
. Number of workers.
. Volume of work.
. Nature of work.
. Number of workers in designation wise.
. Types of machines and equipment used.
. Flow of work.
. Physical appearance.

ADVANTAGES OF AN EFFICIENT OFFICE LAYOUT

The following advantages can be derived by having planned layout.

1. No waste of time and energy of office personnel.


2. Promotes efficiency of staff.
3. Proper utilization of floor space.
4. Easy supervision.
5. Speed in inter – communication.

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