ERGONOMICS
CELLULAR OFFICES
Main Features
The cellular or cubical office is an enclosed unit suitable for one to a maximum of five employees. A bigger number is not recommendable due to the noise level, which can become a major disturbing factor. Ideally, there are one to three persons in such an office.
It is a little offce for one or two people to work in.
Advantages And Dissadvantages
Advantages
• highly concentrated work
• long-scale team work
• personal contact between colleagues
• intimate and discreet
• can be designed individually
• near the window, fresh air
Disadvantages
• less general information flow
• employees move less and telephone more
• possibly effect of isolation
When They Are Used
These type of offices are used more in private places like hospitals, police stations, doctors, and people who are higher up in the buisiness.