Hawthorne Studies

What was one of the most significant technological advancements in the 1920s that changed American lifestyles?

• The invention of the television

• The development of the assembly line

• The creation of the internet

• The discovery of penicillin

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What was the main focus of the initial experiments conducted by the National Academy of Science at Hawthorne Works?

• To improve worker safety

• To develop new machinery

• To increase wages for factory workers

• To study the effect of lighting on worker efficiency

What was the unexpected result of the lighting experiments at Hawthorne Works?

• Output decreased with better lighting

• Output increased regardless of lighting changes

• Lighting had no effect on output

• Workers refused to participate

What was a key finding from the Hawthorne studies regarding worker productivity?

• Productivity was solely dependent on lighting conditions

• Higher wages were the only factor in increasing productivity

• Productivity decreased with more rest breaks

• Social interactions and worker attitudes significantly impacted productivity

How did the Hawthorne studies change the way businesses viewed their organizations?

• As purely profit-driven entities

• As isolated units with no external influence

• As technology-focused operations

• As social systems where worker satisfaction matters