Abstract
The first text with "Workplace Design : a new managerial imperative" deals with the management of the work place. Indeed, due to the change of work nature (more knowledge-based leads to team-based and collaborative, time pressured, dependent on social and technological skills), organizational structure (less hierarchical and decision authority), workforce composition (for example "creative class" or age diversity) and tools (for instance Internet), companies should adapt themselves in order to remain competitive and offer the best conditions for the work environment..
The work place design is part of the work environment and incorporates four dimensions : the financial management, the organization design, the information technology and the facilities management.
