Analytical Study of "Does Physical Work Environment Impact the Stress of Workers?"

Analytical Study of “Does
Physical Work Environment
Impact the Stress of
Workers?”
Topic

GROUP MEMBERS
Class ID Name
18DH191 Mahjabin Islam Noimy
18DH192 Sagia Afrin
18DH193 Md. Sunzid Hossain
18DH194 Shaharin Ahmed
18DH195 Muhammad Ibne Mujib
18DH196 Amit Kumar Sarker
18DH197 Tapos Raj Bongshi
18DH198 Mehedi Hasan
18DH199 Md. Shamim Islam
18DH200 Mosammad Mahfuja Khatun
PGDHRM (2018)
Bangladesh Institute of Management, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Stress:
Stress is primarily a physical response. When stressed, the body thinks it is under attack
and switches to ‘fight or flight’ mode, releasing a complex mix of hormones and chemicals
such as adrenaline, cortisol and norepinephrine to prepare the body for physical action.
This causes a number of reactions, from blood being diverted to muscles to shutting down
unnecessary bodily functions such as digestion.
Signs and Symptoms:
 Feeling anxious, irritable, or depressed
 Apathy, loss of interest in work
 Problems sleeping
 Fatigue
 Trouble concentrating
 Muscle tension or headaches
 Stomach problems
 Social withdrawal
 Loss of sex drive
 Using alcohol or drugs to cope

Objective:
▪ To find the stress level with the impact of work environment.
▪ To evaluate the impact of good working environment on employee performance/ stress.
▪ To identify the impact of good working environment on employee work performance.
Methodology:
This paper is a cross sectional studies involving 100 officers of different ages whose have
different age. Data have been collected in different organization of Dhaka. Data are
designated on the perception of employees and their responsive view point associated
aspect have been collected through questionnaire method during March to April, 2018.
There are five scaling method in questionnaire. These are elaborated below. “Strongly
Agree”, “Agree”, “Neutral”, “Disagree” & “Strongly disagree”

Findings & Analysis:
Male
76%
Female
24%
Gender
Married
59%
Single
41%
Marital Status

Strongly Agree
40%
Agree
42%
Neutral
12%
Disagree
6%
Strongly Disagree
0%
1. Do you consider lighting, temperature, office furniture, visual
environment & workspace flexibility factor plays a vital role in your
organization?

26%
48%
18%
7% 1%
2. Do you like the temperature at your workspace?
Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree

25%
53%
13%
9%
0%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
3. Is your work environment comfortable?

0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
40%
45%
22%
45%
24%
9%
0%
4. Are you satisfied with the office building structure?

0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
1%
23%
34%
29%
12%
5. Do you have any conflict at your office?

0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
21%
60%
10%
6%
3%
6. Are you satisfied with your inter-personal relationship
among your fellow colleagues at your office?

15%
56%
22%
7% 0%
7. Are you satisfied with your information access at your
office?
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree

20%
35%
33%
12% 0%
8. Do you like your ‘Office Management Style’?
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree

9% 23% 33% 29% 5%
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
9. Is your work environment restricted?

18%
41%
22%
14%
5%
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
40%
45%
10. Are you satisfied with your working hour?

6%
20%
48%
20%
6%
11. Do you feel stressed at your office?
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree

0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
40%
45%
50%
12. Can positive work environment reduce stress?

44%
43%
10%
3%
0%
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
40%
45%
50%
13. Does positive work environment have any impact on
employee performance?

38%
43%
11%
5% 2%
14. Does positive work environment have impact on employee’s
mental stability?
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree

0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
40%
45%
15. Does positive work environment have impact on positive
turnover and productivity?

0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
34% 34%
27%
3%
1%
16. Can positive work environment ensure job security?

23%
18%
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
Before After
18. What is the turnover rate before and after improving
work environment?

PhysicalFacilities
1. Do you consider lighting, temperature, office furniture, visual
environment & workspace flexibility factor plays a vital role in your
organization?
40% 41% 12% 6% 0% 100%
2. Do you like the temperature at your workspace? 26% 48% 18% 7% 1% 100%
3. Is your work environment comfortable? 25% 53% 13% 9% 0% 100%
4. Are you satisfied with the office building structure? 22% 45% 24% 9% 0% 100%
28% 47% 17% 8% 0% 100%
5. Do you have any conflict at your office? 1% 23% 34% 29% 12% 100%
6. Are you satisfied with your inter-personal relationship among your fellow
colleagues at your office?
21% 60% 10% 6% 3% 100%
7. Are you satisfied with your information access at your office? 15% 56% 22% 7% 0% 100%
8. Do you like your ‘Office Management Style’? 20% 35% 33% 12% 0% 100%
14% 44% 25% 14% 4% 100%
9. Is your work environment restricted? 9% 23% 33% 29% 5% 100%
10. Are you satisfied with your working hour? 18% 41% 22% 14% 5% 100%
11. Do you feel stressed at your office? 6% 20% 48% 20% 6% 100%
11% 28% 34% 21% 5% 100%
12. Can positive work environment reduce stress? 46% 42% 13% 0% 0% 100%
13. Does positive work environment have any impact on employee
performance?
44% 43% 10% 3% 0% 100%
14. Does positive work environment have impact on employee’s mental
stability?
38% 43% 11% 5% 2% 100%
15. Does positive work environment have impact on positive turnover and
productivity?
37% 41% 12% 10% 0% 100%
16. Can positive work environment ensure job security? 34% 34% 27% 3% 1% 100%
40% 41% 15% 4% 1% 100%
Percentage Based Review::

Recommendations:
▪ Ensure proper workspace:
▪ Ensure proper lighting and temperature
▪ Proper conflict management
▪ Good interpersonal relationship
▪ Access to information
▪ Employee friendly management style
▪ Ensure job security

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