THE AMCO PACT MODEL OF OFFICE LAYOUT

THE AMCO PACT MODEL OF OFFICE LAYOUT

Effective office layout centers around the need for the effectiveness use of space. Design considerations can be described through George Terry’s AMCO PACT model of office layout. The manager can us AMCO_PACT to better ensure that space design addresses individual worker needs and supports work procedures and work tools. AMCO indentifies physical aspects related to ideal space utilization. PACT indentifies practical limitations to the ideal. Following is a discussion of each aspect and limitation.

A= Activity analysis

Activity analysis is the means of examining just what work is being done in the office. What specific tasks are being done? Who works with whom? How much room is needed to do a specific task? What problems currently exist?

M=Machine inventory

Machine inventory is the process of determining which equipment/technologies are used to perform office tasks, as well as those expected to be used in the future.

C= Channel Analysis

Channel Analysis is the process of accounting to power, communications, and ventilation needs. Most new construction takes these into consideration, older building, however, may present challenges.

O=Organizational Analysis

Organizational analysis is determining the size and nature of the workforce. How manya people need to be housed in a given facility? What is their work level-how manya clerical workers, managers, supervisors, and vice president are ther? In many respects, AMCO describes the ideal space allocationg, but office layouts often must be designed under less-than-idel conditions. The second half of the model, PACT, outlines the restrictors, or concerns that can undermine or preclude the best space allocation plan.

P= Personal preferences

Personal Preferences relates to the need to consider individual needs and desires. Who likes to work with whom? Who cannot work with whom? Who smokes? Is anyone handicapped? What do people want or need to do their work properly?

A=Aesthetics

Aesthetics refers to the sense of beauty and harmony. With regard to space allocation, what is the most pleasing way to group workers? Where can partitions be places so that they are not perceived to obstacles? Can a sense of design be maintained?

C = Cost

Cost is often referred to as the universal regulator. What will the design cost? The ideal design is not possible if funds for its construction are not available.

T=Time

Time refers to how long the design will remain in effect. Is the building rented on a short-term lease? Will the organization be in these headquarters indefinitely?