TO SET OWN WORK PACE 5. Loud, unpredictable noises interfere with concentration and raise tension. Loading and unloading trucks may only require 20 foot candles of power. Performance gains are greatest at relatively low levels of illumination.
Higher illumination allows older workers to be more productive.
Watch out for fumes, carbon monoxide and smoke. Physical space and status are highly correlated. Office space may be the most cherished reward the firm offers. Arrangement of the desk and chairs conveys nonverbal messages of formality and status. Open office arrangements invite interaction and interruption.