Facilities Planning and Space Allocation Facilities planning and space allocation present unique management prob- lems. Space...

Transcribed Image Text:

Facilities Planning and Space Allocation Facilities planning and space allocation present unique management prob- lems. Space has important symbolic and cultural implications (e.g., the corner office) as well as major practical implications. It is immutable and unique. Each square foot is exactly that, but because of location, it is differ- ent from every other square foot. The decisions have profound implications for individual stakeholders. Competing alternatives are normal and must be systematically managed. Facilities Planning and Space Allocation Facilities planning and space allocation present unique management prob- lems. Space has important symbolic and cultural implications (e.g., the corner office) as well as major practical implications. It is immutable and unique. Each square foot is exactly that, but because of location, it is differ- ent from every other square foot. The decisions have profound implications for individual stakeholders. Competing alternatives are normal and must be systematically managed.