PTER 6 . Organizational Structure and Design 149 A Question of Ethics How would you like to know all the closely held company secrets of your employer?" A small but growing number of private-sector businesses are revealing to employees details about everything from company financials to staff perfor- mance reviews to individual pay. Advocates of this approach say it's a good way to build trust among employees and a good way to make employees aware of how their individual contributions are affecting the overall company as a whole. And it can make them more motivated in how they work. However, critics say that such open management can be expensive and time consuming. For instance, employees may need to be "taught" how to read financial statements. And employees who have access to all the details may want to weigh in on all the decisions, slowing down the decision- making process. As work becomes collaborative and as of- fice workers become accustomed to sharing details of each other's lives, maybe the move toward greater workplace openness is inevitable. Discuss This: . What ethical issues might arise in an "open" company? . What are the implications for (a) managers and (b) employees? structured in a pyramid