Factor Code

Drivers (Reasons) Why Coworking Spaces Are in Demand

Strongly Agree (5)

Agree (4)

Neutral (3)

Disagree (2)

Strongly Disagree (1)

RII

RANK

Response in Frequency and (Percentage %)

B1

The need to interact, network and collaborate with likeminded people

32 (58.2)

20 (36.4)

2 (3.6)

0 (0.0)

1 (1.8)

0.898182

1

B2

To escape the isolation of working from home

15 (27.3)

21 (38.2)

14 (25.4)

2 (3.6)

3 (5.4)

0.756364

10

B3

The need to separate home activities from work activities

24 (43.6)

21 (38.2)

7 (12.7)

3 (5.4)

0 (0.0)

0.84

5

B4

Availability of flexible working hours

15 (27.3)

27 (49.1)

6 (10.9)

5 (9.1)

2 (3.6)

0.774545

8

B5

Availability of flexible lease and lease payment

11 (20.0)

21 (38.2)

17 (30.9)

5 (9.1)

1 (1.8)

0.730909

11

B6

The ease to change work location or space at will

13 (23.6)

25 (45.5)

13 (23.6)

2 (3.6)

2 (3.6)

0.763636

9

B7

The economic efficiency of renting office spaces and sharing facilities/resources/bills

13 (23.6)

31 (56.4)

5 (9.1)

5 (9.1)

1 (1.8)

0.781818

7

B8

Availability of uninterrupted basic services such as electricity and water

27 (49.1)

23 (41.8)

2 (3.6)

2 (3.6)

1 (1.8)

0.865455

3

B 9

Availability of office services such as office equipment and internet connection

31 (56.4)

19 (34.6)

4 (7.3)

1 (1.8)

0 (0.0)

0.890909

2

B10

Advancement in technology such as personal computers, work-sharing and virtual meetings which eliminates the need for employers' offices

24 (43.6)

23 (41.8)

5 (9.1)

3 (5.5)

0 (0.0)

0.847273

4

B11

The new age and professional demographics of workers cannot align their lifestyle to that of the traditional offices

10 (18.2)

23 (41.8)

14 (25.5)

7 (12.7)

1 (1.8)

0.723636

12

B12

Coworking spaces are presumed to have a relaxed ambience that attracts users

17 (30.9)

30 (54.6)

5 (9.1)

2 (3.6)

1 (1.8)

0.818182

6