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 lost, 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.