(2018) Dlamini, Delisa Mhlaba.; Bozas, Alexander Robert.
The role of the physical work environment in motivating Academic staff towards job
satisfaction is often neglected across studies. Therefore, this study was conducted at the
University of KwaZulu Natal Westville campus through qualitative interviews to explore the
influence of the physical work environment on Academic staff. The study reflects on the
relationship that exists between the physical work environment and motivation of academic
staff in reaching job satisfaction. The findings of this study outline and reveal that there is a
strong existence of a relationship between the physical work environment and motivation of
academic staff. The study results confirm reflections from the literature identified in the
study.
