Optimización del entorno laboral: potenciando la utilización de los terceros espacios

Miguel González-Mohíno Sánchez; Mario Javier Donate Manzanares; Luis Javier Cabeza Ramírez

doi:10.51302/rtss.2024.22195

Authors

Miguel González-Mohíno Sánchez Lecturer in Business Organisation. University of Sevilla (Spain) https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0849-276X
Mario Javier Donate Manzanares Senior lecturer in Business Organisation. University of Castilla-La Mancha (Spain) https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4087-2535
Luis Javier Cabeza Ramírez Lecturer in Business Organisation. University of Córdoba (Spain) https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5603-2365

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51302/rtss.2024.22195

Keywords:

third spaces, communication, creativity, collaboration, comfort, work environment, fsQCA

Abstract

The contemporary work environment, characterized by its fast-paced nature, demands continuous efforts to enhance both productivity and creativity among workers. In this context, this article examines the impact of the so-called "third spaces", environments that lie in an intermediate point between home and office, fostering collaboration and innovation. Through a survey and a qualitative comparative analysis of fuzzy sets (fsQCA), it investigates how these informal spaces influence communication, creativity, and work effectiveness. The results underscore the importance of resource availability, environmental comfort, and the promotion of collaboration to fully leverage these areas. This study provides a detailed understanding of third spaces and their potential to stimulate innovation and economic growth across various sectors and communities.

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Author Biographies

Miguel González-Mohíno Sánchez, Lecturer in Business Organisation. University of Sevilla (Spain)

Profesor ayudante doctor en la Universidad de Sevilla. Doctor en Economía y Empresa por la Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha (UCLM). Trabaja como docente e investigador en la Facultad de Ciencias Económicas y Empresariales de Sevilla y obtuvo un contrato posdoctoral Margarita Salas en 2021 (por la UCLM), que le permitió impartir docencia durante más de 2 años en la Universidad de Córdoba. Sus líneas de investigación se enfocan en la gestión del conocimiento, y estrategias de comunicación, colaboración e innovación en recursos humanos. https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0849-276X

Mario Javier Donate Manzanares, Senior lecturer in Business Organisation. University of Castilla-La Mancha (Spain)

Profesor titular de universidad en el área de Organización de Empresas, Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha (UCLM). Desarrolla labores de docencia e investigación en la Facultad de Derecho y Ciencias Sociales, campus de Ciudad Real. Imparte asignaturas en títulos de grado y máster, como Dirección estratégica, Estrategias de innovación y Gestión del conocimiento, o Aspectos estratégicos en la gestión de nuevos negocios. Su investigación se enfoca en estrategias de conocimiento empresarial en la era digital, factores organizativos que facilitan la gestión del conocimiento y estrategias de innovación en sectores específicos. https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4087-2535

Luis Javier Cabeza Ramírez, Lecturer in Business Organisation. University of Córdoba (Spain)

Profesor ayudante doctor en la Universidad de Córdoba, especializado en comportamiento del consumidor, emprendimiento, innovación y videojuegos. Ha publicado más de 30 artículos en revistas indexadas, con un índice h de 13 en Google Scholar. Su investigación ha sido reconocida por su impacto en áreas como el turismo sostenible y la adopción de plataformas de streaming. Además, ha participado en proyectos financiados por el programa FEDER y ha sido galardonado con el Premio Extraordinario de Doctorado en Ciencias Sociales y Jurídicas. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5603-2365

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