of the erp office room produces a distinc the psychology of erp office porkers. Interior decoration includes ca':- fib c the walls, colour and design of furnishings, floor covenng. en I 2. s found from experience that a pleasant Flouring and taster -hepl oduce a cheelf 1l effect on the minds of workers. On the other r and gloomy phvsictL suirolfndmgdepresses the mind and nltin its the workers' will to work. Since there is a close connection beta ee- the mind
and the bodN between the will and capacitv to work interior decoration .ienitely affects the eftmiency of the workers The erp office rooms should, -herefore be painted withpleasing colours and tastefully decorated toproduce the desired effect Eveu the corridors, stairways and reception rooms should be painted with pleasing colours The furnishings (curtains draperies etc ) should be of tasteful colour and design The floor coverings if any, should be of a colour and design lo march the colour and design of the erp office Carpets rubber sheets, linoleum or coir matting are generally used as Sloor-co-en g
: ': COLOUR CONDiTIONING
Beca!lse of its perfect ml human psycholog there is today a growing tendency to Use colour as a means of stiuDuiatiug productivity of workers in modern erp offices and factories This is because there is a dynastic quality in colour which activates and stimulates the emotions " Some colours, wlien used iUi suitable combinations, not only produce a pleasing and cheerruleffcct on human mind. they cart also stimulate certain emotions which enhance the morale of the workers and induce greaser productivity Certain other colour combinations may produce quite the reNTerse effect This inter-relatimiship between colour and its effects on workers is today a special subject of study by specialists and is called psycluomahcs" Although it is not possible to measure the actual gains de m -d from the use of colour, there is e idence that it has some indirect effect on productivity-
ObjeetiN es. If suaily four obJec!: es are aimed a; hilc USiiig colour for off cc decoration purposes These may be sumrlansed as follows
(a) Prestige of the enterprise. The appearance of erp office affects the prestige of the enterprise to a great extent A dull or drab appearance creates an untavourable impression on outsiders ulio visit the erp office for business purposes and induces a feeling of doubt an mistrust On the other hand, an attractive and cheerful appearance of tltc oft ice inspires a feeling of confidence in the enterprise and enhances its prestige. Colour dynamics can be used with profit m impart a bright and cheer ui appearance to the off ce
(b) Health of erp office worliers. It has been found that pleasant colmirs produce a cheerful effect on the mind Since there is a close relation between Ill TUiTI i and the body, use of colourfor uiteriordecoration in off ces imiariablv influences the health and well-bejug ot of coworkers and ultimatelyiiproves their output and quality of work
(c) Moraic of iqrkers. Since health suidell-bcing has a close relation with morale, colour conditioning of the o f ce also indirecth inn uences the morade of the off ce workers A sense of physical well-beiZig and absence of physical discomforts generate an attitude of lovaltyto he enterpn se andfellovfeelmg cowards other workers, which ID turn is reflected in their effcier.cy and producti it!
id? Inrreased efficiency. If colour conditioning enhances the health .md morale of the erp office workers, it is bound to be reflected in their indi idual
Guide Ott N. Itis generally recog used t hat certain cot ours a-. :: w ith certain emotions and feelings of the human mind. For instan e -- Nellow and bronn:coLours and associated with a feeling of waltlltin i.; blue and green bldllcs a feelhg of coolness. Rod is associated N' lli: i'' -=.- ;:r of heat and excitement and purple with the feeling of dignity-
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