Bee Yee Gan Helsinki University of Technology Dr Barry P Haynes Sheffield Hallam University

1. ERES 2009 An evaluation of office occupiers' needs and preferences- A study on the influences of cultural differences and generations in workplace design Bee Yee Gan Helsinki University of Technology Dr Barry P Haynes Sheffield Hallam University

2. This study is part of the Preferences Research Project Aim of the project is to identify and understand the occupiers’ needs and preferences (individual and organisation level) Aim of this study is to explore the influences of the cultural differences and generation gaps in workplace design What are the critical factors the organisation needs to be aware of? introduction cultural differences generation methodology conclusion Q & A

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4. Cultural differences can be related to physical, virtual and behavioural aspects of the workplace The Hofstede's 5 Cultural Dimensions - Power Distance Index, Individualism, Masculinity, Uncertainty Avoidance Index and Long Term Orientation Definition – Nationality/ Ethnicity/ Citizenship introduction cultural differences generation methodology conclusion Q & A

5. introduction cultural differences generation methodology conclusion Q & A Canon Electronics • "A company will do well if you get rid of the chairs and computers“ - Hisashi Sakamaki

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7. Age or generation? introduction cultural differences generation methodology conclusion Q & A

8. Real Estate companies Countries Preferences & Needs Focus Group Questionnaire Interview Observation introduction cultural differences generation methodology conclusion Q & A Cultural Differences Multi-Generation Gender

9. introduction cultural differences generation methodology conclusion Q & A Generation Cultural/Generation/Age Cultural/Generation/Age

10. Stage 1 – Liteature Review (sociological perspective to workplace) Stage 2 – Research in UK Stage 3 – International comparison Stage 4 – Age & Generation Stage 5 – Tool development introduction cultural differences generation methodology conclusion Q & A

11. Thank you Contact details Bee Gan Bee.Gan@tkk.fi introduction cultural differences generation methodology conclusion Q & A