Perception In The Workplace Essay

We have all been called into our boss’ office at one time or another, what would you think if you went into your boss’ office to sit down and you could not move the chair? How would this make you feel? My guess would be uncomfortable. This would probably make you think that this person is very domineering and untrusting. Does placement of furniture really influence our opinions of people?

Perception plays a major role in how one is viewed in the workplace. Managers have the difficult task of learning about their employees; this is also true for employees. How people perceive us sets the tone for our work environment. The chair is this case study was bolted to the floor; this gave everyone who entered this editor’s office the perception that

The editor with the chair bolted to the floor gave us the perception of someone cold, strict and brash. He did not want anyone in his personal space. He accomplished this by setting up barriers such as his large desk and bolted down chair. The case writer has stereotyped this editor. Stereotyping is the translation step in the perceptual process that people use to classify events, people, or situations (Ivancevich, Konopaske & Matterson, 2011). The case writer has painted a picture of an intimidating editor that like to control every situation. Is this editor an intimidating man or just someone that likes to keep his personal space and remain professional during business

Arranging office furniture to create a cozy sitting area can put people at ease. When people feel at ease they are more productive and creative. A long with furniture placement, body language also plays an important role in how one is perceived by other people. Kinesics is the study of communication through body movement, postures, gestures, and facial expressions (Ivancevich, Konopaske & Matterson, 2011). People can tell a lot from other’s facial expressions, we even unconsciously mimic the body language of