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What was one of the primary objectives of the Hawthorne studies?
What was one of the primary objectives of the Hawthorne studies?
- Integrate technology into the workplace
- Reduce costs of management
- Increase efficiency (correct)
- Decrease employee conflicts
What concept emerged as a result of the Hawthorne studies?
What concept emerged as a result of the Hawthorne studies?
- Human relations theory (correct)
- Scientific management
- Administrative theory
- Bureaucratic management
Which of the following is NOT a consideration under Taylorist assumptions?
Which of the following is NOT a consideration under Taylorist assumptions?
- Physical environment adjustments
- Worker fatigue
- Self-interest in pay
- Group behaviors and dynamics (correct)
What is the Hawthorne effect?
What is the Hawthorne effect?
Which of the following statements best reflects the new approach to management advocated by the findings of the Hawthorne studies?
Which of the following statements best reflects the new approach to management advocated by the findings of the Hawthorne studies?
Flashcards
Hawthorne Studies
Hawthorne Studies
A set of studies that examined the impact of workplace conditions on employee productivity, but unexpectedly revealed the importance of social factors and the 'Hawthorne effect.'
Hawthorne Effect
Hawthorne Effect
The phenomenon where individuals modify their behavior simply because they are aware they are being observed.
Human Relations Theory
Human Relations Theory
A management approach that emphasizes the importance of social relationships, employee motivation, and group dynamics in the workplace.
Informal Organization
Informal Organization
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Taylorism
Taylorism
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Study Notes
Rational Design Conundrum
- Efficiency and productivity are key goals of management.
- Management control, cost of employee satisfaction, and dehumanizing jobs are common issues.
- Hawthorne studies aimed to resolve this conflict.
Hawthorne Studies Objectives
- Increase efficiency and discover optimal worker conditions.
- Improve employee satisfaction to increase productivity.
Hawthorne Studies Outcomes
- Discovered human relations theory.
- Emphasized the worker's social nature.
- Showed importance of human cooperative systems and informal organizations.
Taylorist Assumptions
- Physical environment (like lighting) and worker conditions (like fatigue) impact productivity.
- The Hawthorne effect: Observed changes in behavior or recovery, simply because of observation.
- Self interest (like pay) is important.
Human Relations
- Social aspects of the organization are important.
- Interest in leadership, motivation, change, and culture grew.
- Laid groundwork for human relations, emphasizing groups and informal organizations.
Summary
- Hawthorne studies highlighted the importance of the informal organization in management.
- Managers shifted from focusing solely on tasks to understanding employee interactions.
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