2012 年 77 巻 675 号 p. 1003-1008
In this study, various surveys were carried out to analyze the work style in local government offices, and the office planning that best fit the work style was considered. The principal component analysis was carried out to clarify two axes explaining the work style features, which are “mobility” and “interaction.” Thus, the following four work styles were classified ; (1) “collaborator”, (2) “constituent”, (3) “soloist”, and (4) “individual”. A mapping survey was carried out to record workers' actions, which are their movements and conversations. And, results were analyzed according to classified work styles. The findings are as follows; 1) In the office where active communications of workers are needed, the desk of “collaborator” and “constituent” workers should be separated to allow activities. 2) The desks for “collaborator” and “soloist” workers should be arranged at the periphery of the office to provide for the work with high mobility. 3) The desks for “individual” workers should be arranged in the center of the office to enable concentration of the work. Thus, this study concludes the office planning that best fit the classified work styles has potential effectiveness for activating the organization.