INFLUENCE OF OFFICE ENVIRONMENT ON MANAGER'S PRODUCTIVITY IN SERVICE COMPANIES IN NIGERIA

Abstract: This study examined the influence of office environment on managers’ productivity in service companies in Nigeria, focusing on factors such as lighting, ventilation, office layout, noise, and ergonomic design. Using a secondary, quantitative research approach, data were sourced from published organizational reports, surveys, and existing literature, and analyzed through descriptive statistics, correlation, and regression analysis. The results revealed that lighting, ventilation, and ergonomic office design had a significant positive relationship with managers’ productivity, while noise was found to negatively influence productivity. Regression analysis further showed that the office environment variables jointly accounted for approximately 62% of the variation in managers’ productivity (R² = 0.62, p < 0.05). Among these variables, ergonomic office design (β = 0.41, p < 0.01) and lighting (β = 0.36, p < 0.05) emerged as the strongest predictors. The hypothesis testing confirmed that the office environment significantly influences managerial productivity in service companies in Nigeria. These findings highlight the critical importance of investing in modern workplace infrastructure, creating noise-controlled office settings, and ensuring adequate ventilation and lighting to enhance managerial performance.