Çalışma Yaşamında Işık ve Aydınlatmanın Önemi
Articles > Article · 2001
Authors: Şadiye Emet GÜREL
Muğla Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü Dergisi, International Refereed University Journal, International, EBSCO, 2001, vol 5, pp 31-43
Summary
<p>Light and lighting, having a tremendous effect on human physiognomy and psychology, are crucially important not only in our daily lives but also in our business lives. It is possible to claim that light and lighting, usually described as interdisciplinary concepts, can be utilized for multi-dimensional purposes by corporate managements that are in search of profit. In context of stress management, light and lighting can decrease work motivation and productivity by increasing workers' anxiety levels. In this sense, it is possible to qualify poor lighting as a cause of severe stress and claim that it might lead to negative consequences. The need for productivity at work, however, necessitates improving working conditions and at this point light and lighting could boost productivity. To sum up, it can be argued that light and lighting are tools that might have very constructive uses for organizational managements functioning in capitalist markets. Therefore, it is crucially important that such organizations give importance to the use of proper light and lighting at work. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Keywords: </strong>Lighting, Work environment, Occupational health, Employee productivity.</p>