Suppose That Office Building X Makes Use of an Open

question 103

Multiple Choice

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 benefit most?

• A) Tom, a copy machine operator
• B) Suzanne, an analyst
• C) Mike, an attorney
• D) Irene, a customer service specialist

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Definitions:

Selling

The process of persuading potential buyers to purchase a product or service.

Administrative Expenses

Costs associated with the general administration of a business, such as salaries of executive officers, legal and professional fees.

Flexible Budget

A budget designed to change in response to variations in volume or activity levels.

Food

A substance consumed by living organisms to provide nutritional support, primarily obtained through plants, animals, or fermentation.