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dc.contributor.authorWindlinger Inversini, Lukas-
dc.contributor.authorAiro, Kaisa-
dc.contributor.authorNenonen, Suvi-
dc.date.accessioned2018-06-01T06:22:35Z-
dc.date.available2018-06-01T06:22:35Z-
dc.date.issued2016-
dc.identifier.issn0263-2772de_CH
dc.identifier.urihttps://digitalcollection.zhaw.ch/handle/11475/6350-
dc.description.abstractPurpose: Building on fundamental work on usability of workplaces this paper extends the perspective of usability as an approach in delivering workplace solutions. In order to explore the content and implications of usability, the concept is differentiated into two sub-concepts: usefulness and user-friendliness. Design/methodology/approach: The theoretical rationale for the proposed conceptual specification is presented and explored using data from two independent research projects, a qualitative interview study in an office relocation project in Finland and a quantitative survey study of 1420 office users of 43 buildings in Switzerland. The goal of the empirical research is to capture the elements of user experience connected to usability using the distinction between usefulness and user-friendliness. Findings: The results from both studies show that perceived support of work activities by workspaces in relation to work tasks is the main element of usefulness. User-friendliness incorporates comfort and control as the two most important aspects. Correlations between usefulness and user-friendliness and outcomes of usable workspace design are low for self-assessed performance, moderate for job satisfaction, and high for work area satisfaction. Practical implications: Providing useful workplaces supports users’ job performance while designing for user-friendliness is correlated with user satisfaction. Originality/value: The differentiation of usefulness and user-friendliness of office environments provides a new way to describe user experience. The integration of qualitative and quantitative research strategies strengthens the research evidence.de_CH
dc.language.isoende_CH
dc.publisherEmeraldde_CH
dc.relation.ispartofFacilitiesde_CH
dc.rightsLicence according to publishing contractde_CH
dc.subjectUsabilityde_CH
dc.subjectWork performancede_CH
dc.subjectOffice satisfactionde_CH
dc.subjectWorkplace managementde_CH
dc.subject.ddc331: Arbeitsökonomiede_CH
dc.titleSpecification and empirical exploration of a usability concept in the workplacede_CH
dc.typeBeitrag in wissenschaftlicher Zeitschriftde_CH
dcterms.typeTextde_CH
zhaw.departementLife Sciences und Facility Managementde_CH
zhaw.organisationalunitInstitut für Facility Management (IFM)de_CH
dc.identifier.doi10.1108/F-01-2015-0003de_CH
zhaw.funding.euNode_CH
zhaw.issue11/12de_CH
zhaw.originated.zhawYesde_CH
zhaw.pages.end661de_CH
zhaw.pages.start649de_CH
zhaw.publication.statuspublishedVersionde_CH
zhaw.volume2016de_CH
zhaw.publication.reviewPeer review (Publikation)de_CH
zhaw.webfeedWorkplace Managementde_CH
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Windlinger Inversini, L., Airo, K., & Nenonen, S. (2016). Specification and empirical exploration of a usability concept in the workplace. Facilities, 2016(11/12), 649–661. https://doi.org/10.1108/F-01-2015-0003
Windlinger Inversini, L., Airo, K. and Nenonen, S. (2016) ‘Specification and empirical exploration of a usability concept in the workplace’, Facilities, 2016(11/12), pp. 649–661. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1108/F-01-2015-0003.
L. Windlinger Inversini, K. Airo, and S. Nenonen, “Specification and empirical exploration of a usability concept in the workplace,” Facilities, vol. 2016, no. 11/12, pp. 649–661, 2016, doi: 10.1108/F-01-2015-0003.
WINDLINGER INVERSINI, Lukas, Kaisa AIRO und Suvi NENONEN, 2016. Specification and empirical exploration of a usability concept in the workplace. Facilities. 2016. Bd. 2016, Nr. 11/12, S. 649–661. DOI 10.1108/F-01-2015-0003
Windlinger Inversini, Lukas, Kaisa Airo, and Suvi Nenonen. 2016. “Specification and Empirical Exploration of a Usability Concept in the Workplace.” Facilities 2016 (11/12): 649–61. https://doi.org/10.1108/F-01-2015-0003.
Windlinger Inversini, Lukas, et al. “Specification and Empirical Exploration of a Usability Concept in the Workplace.” Facilities, vol. 2016, no. 11/12, 2016, pp. 649–61, https://doi.org/10.1108/F-01-2015-0003.


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