Perceptions of Territoriality in Open Office Environment:Impact on Situated Learning

This study analyzed the effect of territoriality on situated learning in open-plan offices. A cross-sectional study was conducted on 112 professionals from IT and consultancy companies. Results of hierarchical linear regression with bootstrapping indicated that territorial behavior was a significant predictor of situated learning in open office environments. Findings of the study add to the existing literature on facilitators of situated learning by identifying that feelings of control and belonging that territorial behavior invokes allow for greater interaction thereby increasing knowledge sharing and promoting learning that occurs in everyday activities on the job. The results of the study also provide inputs to practitioners, guiding them in the creation of environments that support situated learning.