Exactly this. I worked at a large corp. where they decided to implement an open office plan. Usual speech about how it will make everyone more productive, etc.

Exactly this. I worked at a large corp. where they decided to implement an open office plan. Usual speech about how it will make everyone more productive, etc. All of the directors and above remained in offices with solid closing doors while everyone else was forced to essentially lose all pretense of privacy. If it enhances productivity so much why is it not good for everyone. It was absolutely a cost cutting method allowing them to shove more peons in the same space and keep an eye on them all from the safety of their high towers.