Office Design

Early 20^th Century

- workers employed to do 31.......... were arranged in rows

1960s to present

Variations in design of open-plan offices:

- first, workers had individual 32..........

- later, they had cubicles with high or low 33..........

- nowadays, workers may have to 34.......... a work area

Survey results

Attitudes of employees to open-plan designs:

- there is a lack of 35.......... and 36..........

- they pose a risk to our 37.......... (staff records support this)

Attitudes of employers to open-plan designs:

- they significantly reduce rent and 38.......... costs

- they improve teamwork and communication

- they can make 39.......... staff easier

In reality, employees are unhappy and they are often distracted by the 40.......... in the office.