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The importance of odours in the workplace: A review

  • Zuzana Kapustová 1
  • Elena Horská 2
  • Jakub Berčík 1
  • Johana Paluchová 1
  • Ľubomír Gurčík 2
  • 1 assistant professor, Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra, Faculty of Economics and Management
  • 2 professor, Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra, Faculty of Economics and Management

The most persistent memory on any space is often its odour, therefore the presence of a pleasant odours results in higher self-efficacy, setting higher goals and employing efficient work strategies in comparison to working in a no-scent condition. Moreover, unpleasant odours might increase stress level and result in a loss of productivity. The paper aims to provide a review of the available literature regarding the influence of odours on the human activities with special reference to essential oils in the workplace and their impact on work performance.

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pp. 97-104
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8
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