The actual study points out that on most of the measures, full open plan beat cubicles (high and low walled) and only barely lose to shared offices. I suppose

The actual study points out that on most of the measures, full open plan beat cubicles (high and low walled) and only barely lose to shared offices. I suppose a more interesting question is how much a seating plan contributes to revenue, operating margin, and growth. It is indeed interesting that people report higher ease of collaboration in full private offices. Perhaps the ability to have a conversation in an office means that you don't have to go somewhere to talk and so it works out. Anyway, given the measures in the study, full open plan with no restrictions come out looking pretty good.