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When you walk through the aisles of a grocery store or a home improvement store, you might notice that many are organized in a similar way. For example, have you ever visited a store in which customers entered and exited through the back entrance while the loading docks were located in the front where the parking lot was? Likewise, the cash registers are usually by the main entrances toward the front, restrooms are usually in the front or back, and the outdoor sections are usually toward the left or right side of the building. These intentional placements are often a result of organizational layout analysis. Organizational layouts impact the cost and effectiveness of production and service organizations. Layout analysis is part of an organizational strategic plan because layouts can become a large investment, such as the time set aside for planning and implementation, the costs involved with renovations and equipment, and the additional labor required. The main goal for organizational layouts is to arrange resources (e.g., employees, materials, and their assigned processes) to promote efficiency and a smooth flow of functions and processes.

You will assess a real organization's layout in order to identify its limitations. Then, you will suggest some ways to redesign the layout to make some improvements.

Visit an organization with which you are familiar to assess its layout (production facility, restaurant, service organization).

Briefly describe the layout for your selected organization.

Based on your analysis, identify the limitations of the layout.

Propose 2-3 recommendations for how you would redesign the layout.