Julia Franco, the VP of Operations at Zeta Manufacturing, Is

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Julia Franco, the VP of Operations at Zeta Manufacturing, is concerned about the consistently low levels of productivity in the assembly plant.At a meeting with company executives, she proposes the introduction of some social activities to increase cohesiveness among the workers, and thereby improve productivity.Gordon Wong, the VP of Human Resources, disagrees."This group of workers is known to frequent the local pub everyday after work and vacation together on long weekends.If you increase cohesiveness any further, productivity will probably come to a complete halt!" Who do you think is correct? Explain your answer.