Suppose that Office Building X makes use of an open floor plan with many shared spaces (rather than cubicles or offices). This kind of floor plan is likely to increase productivity among some employees but decrease productivity among others. Of the people below, who is likely to suffer most?
A) Tom, a copy machine operator
B) Suzanne, an analyst
C) Moe, a typist
D) Ursula, a janitor

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Suzanne, an analyst, is likely to suffer most because her work may require concentration and focus, which can be disrupted by the noise and distractions common in open floor plans.

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