Industrial Psychology Concepts and Theories Quiz

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Which approach to HR management focused on maximizing efficiency through financial incentives?

  • Hawthorne studies
  • Differential piece-rate system
  • Scientific management (correct)
  • Human relations

Who is considered the father of scientific management?

  • Stellenbosch
  • Taylor (correct)
  • Hawthorne
  • Lebese

What was the main motivation for workers according to the scientific management approach?

  • Economic gain (correct)
  • Job security
  • Work-life balance
  • Recognition

What was the differential piece-rate system?

<p>A system where workers receive a higher rate of pay per piece produced after achieving a daily standard (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were the Hawthorne Studies?

<p>A series of studies conducted at the Hawthorne Works to investigate the relationship between lighting and productivity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Scientific management

Maximizing efficiency through financial incentives.

Who is Taylor?

The father of scientific management.

Worker motivation (Scientific Management)

Economic gain.

Differential piece-rate system

Workers receive higher pay per piece after meeting a daily quota.

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Hawthorne Studies

Studies investigating the impact of workplace conditions on productivity.

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Study Notes

Approaches to HR Management

  • The approach focusing on maximizing efficiency through financial incentives is known as Scientific Management.

Father of Scientific Management

  • Frederick Winslow Taylor is recognized as the father of Scientific Management, contributing significantly to efficiency studies in the workplace.

Main Motivation for Workers

  • According to the Scientific Management approach, the main motivation for workers is monetary compensation, emphasizing that increased pay leads to higher productivity.

Differential Piece-Rate System

  • The differential piece-rate system is a payment strategy where workers earn different rates based on their output levels, incentivizing higher productivity by rewarding faster and more efficient work.

Hawthorne Studies

  • The Hawthorne Studies were a series of experiments conducted in the 1920s and 1930s that explored the effects of environmental factors on worker productivity, revealing the significance of social dynamics and worker morale over physical conditions.

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