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This literature review attempts to discuss the various literature related to working environment
which has impact on employee productivity. The discussion also identifies gaps left by other
researchers of similar studies. However, this study attempts to fill those gaps so that the write-up
can contribute to a new body of knowledge in the academic world. Through this review,
literature is re-packaged and analyzed as a way of bringing new insights into the problem
studied. Business owners and managers can do much to treat employees with respect and
increase productivity. One consideration is getting to know what management style your
employees prefer. Some employees may prefer closer supervision, while others desire more
leeway and creativity in performing their jobs. Managers must also keep morale high, especially
during economic downturns, when layoffs or firings may exert greater demands on the remaining
workers.
Office employees spend a lot of their time inside a building, where the physical
environments influence their well-being and directly influence their work performance
and productivity. In the workplace, it is often assumed that employees who are more
satisfied with the physical environment are more likely to produce better work
outcomes. Temperature, air quality, lighting and noise conditions in the office affect the
work concentration and productivity. Numerous studies have consistently demonstrated
that characteristics of the physical office environment can have a significant effect on
behaviour, perceptions and productivity of employees. Most of the previous researchers
in their studies are more focused on a single factor that could give an effect on
employee‘s performance at work. However, no study was done to examine the
relationships between the whole factors of physical office environment and employees
‘performance.
Employee performance is an important building block of an institute and factors which lay the
foundation for high performance must be investigated by the organizations. Since every
organization cannot progress by one or two individual’s effort, it is combined effort of all the
members of the organization.
Performance is a major multidimensional concept aimed to achieve results and has a strong link
to strategic targets of an organization. There are key factors in the employee’s workplace
environment that impact greatly on their level of enthusiasm and performance. The workplace’s
environment affects employee confidence, output and commitment – both positively and
negatively.
According to Tripathi (2014) the work environment can be defined as the environment in which
people work that include physical setting, job profile, culture and market condition. Each aspect
is inter linked and impacts on employees overall performance and productivity. It is the quality
of the employees’ workplace environment that most impacts on their level of motivation
subsequently performance.
Healthy work environments can improve employee productivity in two ways. First, healthy
employees feel better, have more energy and endurance, and are more capable of working hard at
their jobs.
Second, healthy work environments can contribute to employee happiness. Companies that
encourage employees to eat right and take care of their bodies indirectly show employees that
they are valued. It’s not a stretch to think that employees who feel appreciated by their
employers are more likely to like their jobs and feel happy at work.
Studies show that happy employees are 12% more productive than unhappy employees. Imagine
what would happen if your company’s entire workforce increased its productivity by 12%.
The boss and employee relationship is important to company productivity. A relationship that is
built on trust and understanding can make the employee and manager more efficient. A poor
relationship that lacks cohesiveness will dampen productivity and can lead to high rates of
employee turnover. There are several elements that make up a boss and employee relationship
that need to be understood by both parties for the relationship to be effective.
Both the boss and employee need to commit to the concept of teamwork if a group is going to
work together effectively. Additionally, the roles for each party need to be well-defined. The
employee is expected to follow instructions, give input when needed, and meet or exceed
performance measurement criteria. The manager is expected to provide the employee with the
necessary resources and training to do the job, be the person who handles team administrative
duties and provide leadership to meet company goals. If either side of the boss and employee
relationship does not hold up their end of the teamwork requirements, then productivity suffers
and teamwork cannot be established.

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This literature review attempts to discuss the various literature related to working environment

work concentration and productivity. Numerous studies have consistently demonstrated

behaviour, perceptions and productivity of employees. Most of the previous researchers

employee‘s performance at work. However, no study was done to examine the

members of the organization.

that need to be understood by both parties for the relationship to be effective.

and teamwork cannot be established.

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