DEC IncRecently Revamped Its Headquarters,abandoning Its Open-Plan System for Private Cubicles

question 27

Multiple Choice

DEC Inc.recently revamped its headquarters,abandoning its open-plan system for private cubicles that allow employees to work with minimum distraction.However,it was noted that the productivity during meetings decreased and the time taken to reach a decision lengthened significantly after the switch.What can DEC do to remedy this situation and improve consensus?

• A) DEC should install a company-wide instant messaging service and encourage employees to use it.
• B) DEC should make it mandatory for all issues to be handled through e-mail.
• C) DEC should limit employees' access to social networking websites and non-work-related sites.
• D) DEC should ask employees to mail a status report of their daily activities at the end of each day.