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		<distractor><![CDATA[disruptive]]></distractor>
		<distractor><![CDATA[adjacent]]></distractor>
		<distractor><![CDATA[lobby]]></distractor>
		<distractor><![CDATA[inconsiderate]]></distractor>
		<distractor><![CDATA[collaboration]]></distractor>
		<distractor><![CDATA[hampered]]></distractor>
		<distractor><![CDATA[move up]]></distractor>
		<distractor><![CDATA[scrutinized]]></distractor>
		<distractor><![CDATA[opting]]></distractor>
		<distractor><![CDATA[conducive]]></distractor>
		<distractor><![CDATA[concentrate]]></distractor>
		<distractor><![CDATA[open to]]></distractor>
		<distractor><![CDATA[The layout of any office has an important influence on the atmosphere and operations in the company.]]></distractor>
		<distractor><![CDATA[The shipping department most likely will not be located next to the customer service department.]]></distractor>
		<distractor><![CDATA[The noise would be too disruptive Likewise, locating a kitchen adjacent to the lobby would be inconsiderate for office visitors and clients.]]></distractor>
		<distractor><![CDATA[The marketing department is often situated close to the sales department due to their necessary collaboration.]]></distractor>
		<distractor><![CDATA[Employee productivity may be hampered or improved by the arrangement of workers and departments.]]></distractor>
		<distractor><![CDATA[Employees vie for corner offices as they move up the corporate ladder.]]></distractor>
		<distractor><![CDATA[They want to be accessible to top management, but not so close that everything that they do is scrutinized.]]></distractor>
		<distractor><![CDATA[At the same time, many companies are opting for open work spaces versus traditional offices.]]></distractor>
		<distractor><![CDATA[Open spaces are more conducive to team projects, where employees interact freely.]]></distractor>
		<distractor><![CDATA[However, some employees feel that such an environment makes it difficult to concentrate.]]></distractor>
		<distractor><![CDATA[Employees know under which conditions they work the best.]]></distractor>
		<distractor><![CDATA[If employers are willing to listen and are open to suggestions, they can take advantage of office space and help employees to realize their full potential.]]></distractor>
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