Office Machine and Furnitures

The machines which are used in an office to help employees to perform their work are commonly known as office machines. It plays a vital role in an office because all the activities are performed through the machines and equipment. In a modern office, a business completely depends on the office machine and equipment. Office furniture is an important part of office management. The work can be done quickly if the office is provided with comfortable and convenient furniture. The major and most popular office furniture are chair, table, cabinets, cupboards, sofas, racks etc.

Concept of Office Machine

The machines and types of equipment which are used in an office to help employees to perform their work are commonly known as office machines. It plays a vital role in an office because all the activities are performed through the machines and equipment. In a modern office, a business completely depends on the office machine and equipment. It increases the level of operation, improves the performances, safeguards the files, and increases the accuracy. Purchase, repair, and maintenance of office machines require a big investment. It is the duty of the office manager to select the right type of machine.

Importance of Office Machine

1. Better quality of work:
   Office machines and equipment play a vital role in an office. It helps to maintain the neatness, accuracy and provides a better quality of work.
   
   
2. Saves time:
   The office machine helps to save time because machines work faster than men. It increases efficiency and effectiveness of work. The speed of official work is increased with the help of a machine. It helps in the completion of work in a faster way.
   
   
3. Saves labor:
   Properly designed office machine helps to save the labor. It helps in saving labor cost. 
   
   
4. Greater Accuracy:
   Office machines and equipment help to obtain an accurate result. It increases accuracy in all types of works like adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing etc. more quickly. It reduces the error, fatigue and helps in supervision.
   
   
5. Increase efficiency:
   Another importance of office machine and equipment is to perform work speedily, quickly and accurately. Thus, it helps to increase the efficiency of employees.

Importance of Office Furniture

1. Simple in operation:
   Office machine should be simple to operate which helps in increasing the efficiency of the work. The machine should be easy to handle so that it maximizes the function, reduce fatigue, minimizes mistakes, and errors.
2. Flexibility:
   Another factor to be considered for selecting the office machine is that it should be flexible to fulfill multiple purposes.
   
   
3. Durability:
   The durable machines and equipment is one which lasts longer. Metal furniture is more durable compared to wooden and plastic furniture. Better quality branded machines are more durable. While making the selection of the office machine their durability should be considered.
   
   
4. Cost:
   Office furniture is available in various price ranges. The availability of fund should be considered in making selection of office machine and furniture. Cost is generally the deciding factor.
   
   
5. Portability:
   The machine should be portable to use and handled properly. It becomes very easy to move from one place to another if the machine is portable.

Concept of Office Furniture

Office furniture is an important part of office management. It is mostly used in the indoor activity. The works can be done quickly if the office is provided with comfortable and convenient furniture. The major and most popular office furniture are chair, table, cabinets, cupboards, sofas, racks etc. The office looks attractive and pleasant if there is a good design for furniture. In a well-furnished office, employees feel comfortable and are motivated to work.

Importance of office furniture

• It increases the efficiency of work.
• It makes the office more attractive and pleasant.
• It helps to maintain the prestige of office.
• It provides a better working environment for the employees.
• It helps in reducing the fatigue.
• It helps in protection of documents from fire, dust, insects etc.
• It helps in proper storage of files.

Factors to be considered for Selecting the Furniture

1. Cost:
   Cost is a very important factor to be considered before selecting the office furniture. The furniture should be purchased within the budget of an office but the quality of a furniture should be good while purchasing it.
   
   
2. Design:
   The design of furniture relates to height, width, color, number of drawers, and so on. The furniture design should be proper, attractive and modern so that the office looks attractive and pleasant. It helps to increase the quality of work and prestige of an office.
   
   
3. Durability:
   Durability should be considered for selecting the future. The furniture should be durable or long lasting. Steel furniture is becoming more popular nowadays in comparison to wooden furniture, steel furniture is safer and long lasting.
   
   
4. Safety:
   Safety is also an important factor to be considered in selling and buying the furniture. Office furniture should be safe. Steel furniture with glass top and sharp-corner is relatively unsafe.
   
   
5. Saves space:
   Choice of furniture also depends upon the space occupied by furniture. Such furniture should be selected which would occupy minimum office space. Bulky and space occupying furniture indirectly add office cost.