While Many Modern Offices Make Use of Open Shared Spaces

question 172

Multiple Choice

While many modern offices make use of open shared spaces (rather than cubicles or offices) , this office style can hinder productivity. Indeed, this office style is likely to be particularly detrimental for employees who work on ____. ​

• A)simple tasks that they have performed many times
• B)simple but novel tasks
• C)complex tasks that they have performed many times
• D)complex, novel tasks

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