The first alternative certainly simplifies the task of the facilities planner. However, requiring employees to leave the facility for meals results in the following disad- vantages: 1. Meal breaks must be longer. 2. Employee supervision is , which may result in a. Not returning to work b. Horseplay c. Returning to work intoxicated d. Returning to work late 3. There may be a loss of worker interaction 4. There may be a loss of worker concentration on the tasks to be performed.