Session #7 - Review Quiz

1. What is Elton Mayo widely regarded as the father of?

• 1. Behavioral Economics

• 1. Organizational Behavior

• Human Relations Movement

• 1. Scientific Management

Which study is NOT associated with Elton Mayo?

• 1. Bank Wiring Room Study

• Philadelphia Spinning Mill Studies

• 1. Time and Motion Study

• 1. Hawthorne Experiments

What was the primary focus of the Philadelphia Spinning Mill Studies?

• 1. Increasing production speed

• 1. Enhancing product quality

• 1. Improving financial incentives

• 1. Reducing employee turnover

What did the Hawthorne Experiments initially aim to determine?

• 1. Impact of financial bonuses on productivity

• 1. Effects of lighting on worker efficiency

• Role of technology in manufacturing

• 1. Influence of management styles on morale

What is one of the key findings from the Hawthorne Experiments?

• 1. Job satisfaction is unrelated to social interactions

• 1. Group dynamics significantly influence productivity

• 1. Physical working conditions are the only motivators

• 1. Financial rewards are the most effective motivators

According to Mayo, what primarily causes industrial problems?

• Market competition

• 1. Human and social factors

• 1. Technical inefficiencies

• 1. Economic downturns

Which of the following is NOT a recommendation from Mayo's management theories?

• 1. Encourage social interaction among employees

• 1. Recognize employee contributions

• 1. Provide opportunities for personal expression

• 1. Limit communication to formal channels

What was one of the outcomes of the Bank Wiring Room Study?

• 1. Direct correlation between hours worked and output

• 1. Improved working conditions leading to higher morale

• 1. Increased production due to financial incentives

• 1. Formation of cliques and informal rules

How do Mayo's theories apply to modern companies?

• 1. They disregard employee satisfaction

• 1. They focus solely on financial incentives

• 1. They are completely obsolete

• 1. They emphasize the importance of human factors

What was a significant impact of the Hawthorne Experiments on management practices?

• 1. Prioritization of technological advancements

• 1. Increased focus on employee welfare

• 1. Emphasis on strict supervision

• Reduction of team collaboration