Open-design offices
A)tend to increase informal communication and knowledge sharing among people in those open offices.
B)replace the need for employee surveys in large organizations.
C)tend to increase stress due to the loss of privacy and personal space.
D)do all of these.
E)tend to increase informal communication and stress due to the loss of privacy.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Open-design offices are known to increase informal communication among employees, as the lack of physical barriers makes it easier for people to interact. However, this same lack of barriers can also lead to a loss of privacy and personal space, which can increase stress levels among employees. Therefore, both A and C are correct, making E the correct choice. B is incorrect because open-design offices do not replace the need for employee surveys, which serve different purposes including gauging employee satisfaction, engagement, and feedback on a wide range of issues beyond the physical office design.

Open-Design Offices