Hawthorne effect

What is the Hawthorne Effect?

• The behavior of someone when they are in a group of people

• The behavior of animals in a group

• The response of someone when given a reward

• People’s tendency to behave differently when they are being studied

The purpose of scientific research in the Elton Mayo and Hawthorne studies was to test the degree of lighting associated with optimum productivity

• True

• False

What did Taylor believe will motivate employees more?

• A promotion

• High enough pay

• A good work environment

• A mean manager

What are the components of scientific management?

• Productivity

• Time

• Methods

• Rules of work

In the systems approach there are two basic types of systems. ___ systems are those that are not influenced by or do not interact with their environment.

• Open

• Controlled

• Closed

The ____ studies were a series of studies during the 1920s and '30s that provided new insights into group norms and behaviors.l

• Mayo

• Disdain

• Hawthorne

What group indicated that, "a satisfied worker would be a productive worker"?

• Behavior science theorists

• Hawthorne Effect

• Human relations movement

Was Frederick Taylor an advocate for workers?

• Yes

• No

Was Henri Fayol an early proponent of administrative mgmt.

• Yes

• No

Does unity of purpose mean that org. should work to build good interpersonal relationships?

• Yes

• No