Question

a software development company wants to reorganize its office so that managers and the computer programmers they supervise can better collaborate. how should they rearrange the workplace?
remove the private offices and cubicles and replace them with large desks and conference tables out in the open.
remove the private offices and replace them with cubicles for the managers and large desks out in the open for workers.
remove the cubicles and conference tables out in the open and replace them with larger private offices for all employees.
remove the cubicles and conference tables and replace them with couches and comfortable chairs out in the open.

Explanation:

To improve collaboration between managers and programmers, the workplace needs to eliminate physical barriers that separate the two groups and create shared, open workspaces. Option A removes both private offices (for managers) and cubicles (for workers) and replaces them with shared large desks and conference tables, which directly facilitates interaction. Other options either maintain hierarchical separations or reduce collaborative space.

Answer:

A. Remove the private offices and cubicles and replace them with large desks and conference tables out in the open.