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Research Objective

To investigate how implementing flexible workspaces, such as remote work and coworking, influences employee job satisfaction.

Methodology

A mixed-methods approach combining quantitative (online survey with Likert scale and close-ended questions, N=93) and qualitative (in-depth interviews) techniques. Stratified random sampling was used for participant selection. Data analysis involved statistical analyses for quantitative data and thematic analysis for qualitative data.

Methodology Flowchart

                        graph TD;
    A["Define Research Objective and Questions"] --> B["Literature Review"];
    B --> C["Develop Conceptual and Theoretical Frameworks"];
    C --> D["Formulate Hypotheses"];
    D --> E["Design Mixed-Methods Research Methodology"];
    E --> F["Data Collection: Quantitative Survey N=93"];
    E --> G["Data Collection: Qualitative Interviews"];
    F --> H["Quantitative Data Analysis"];
    G --> I["Qualitative Data Analysis"];
    H --> J["Integrate Findings"];
    I --> J;
    J --> K["Interpret Results and Discuss Findings"];
    K --> L["Draw Conclusions and Make Recommendations"];                    

Discussion

The study's findings reinforce the positive impact of flexible workspaces on employee job satisfaction, collaboration, communication, organizational support, adaptability, and overall performance. The results suggest that satisfied employees are more likely to engage in effective communication and collaboration, and that organizations offering flexible workspaces tend to be more adaptable. Contrary to one hypothesis, a significant association was found between collaboration/communication and organizational support/adaptability, highlighting the role of the latter in facilitating effective communication.

Key Findings

There is a significant association between work environment satisfaction and collaboration/communication.
There is a significant association between work environment satisfaction and organizational support/adaptability.
There is a significant association between collaboration and communication and organizational support/adaptability.
Workplace flexibility has a significant impact on employee performance, with an impact of 15.25 times.

Conclusion

Flexible work arrangements positively impact employee job satisfaction, collaboration, communication, organizational support, and adaptability, ultimately enhancing employee performance. Organizations should implement flexible work policies to improve these aspects and maximize employee effectiveness and well-being.

Fact Check

- Sample size of 93 employees was used. (Confirmed in Methodology and Figures)
- The impact of workplace flexibility on employee performance was found to be 15.25 times. (Confirmed in Abstract and Table 04)
- 54.8% of respondents indicated dissatisfaction with their work environment. (Confirmed in Figure 03)

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