What are the different types of existent Office?

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Cornell University International Workplace Studies Program (IWSP) did the research namely “Workplace Strategies for Dynamic Organizations”. Two primary types of Offices so called open Office and close Office were debated. These types of Office may affect communication and interaction between Office workers from opposite direction which is crucial impaction for organization outcome. Open Office is team-oriented and more conductive for overall work effectiveness; heavily enhance the communication and interaction during work process. Yet, most employees prefer close Office type which is easier to control unwanted distraction and interruptions.
Based on their research, there are more specific five types of Office exist, namely: Private Office, Shared Office, Cubicle, Pod and Bullpen.

Source:

http://iwsp.human.cornell.edu/pubs/excerpts/odws_excerpt3.HTML