Hawthorne Studies and Management Theories (chapter 10 Quiz)

Who conducted the Hawthorne Studies?

• Frederick W. Taylor

• Victor Vroom

• Elton Mayo

• J. Stacey Adams

What was the main focus of the Hawthorne Studies?

• Lighting Levels

• Work environment effects on productivity

• Piece-rate system

• Reinforcement theory

Which theory is associated with Victor Vroom?

• Expectancy Theory

• Equity Theory

• Theory X

• Scientific Management

What is the piece-rate system associated with?

• Theory Y

• Scientific Management

• Hawthorne Studies

• Malicious Obedience

What did researchers conclude about workers in the Hawthorne Studies?

• Workers performed worse when watched

• Workers performed better when watched

• Workers were unaffected by observation

• Workers were more productive in groups

Which theory is associated with J. Stacey Adams?

• Reinforcement Theory

• Equity Theory

• Theory X

• Expectancy Theory

What is the definition of 'motive' as per the document?

• A reason to avoid action

• Something that causes a person to act

• A method of punishment

• A type of reward

What is the main application of Scientific Management?

• Group quotas

• Management of work and workers

• Malicious Obedience

• Expectancy Theory

Which experiment was part of the Hawthorne Studies?

• Expectancy Theory

• Lighting Levels

• Piece-rate system

• Malicious Obedience

What is Theory X associated with?

• Malicious Obedience

• Scientific Management

• Equity Theory

• Expectancy Theory