The Hawthorne Studies Found That Workers in the Experimental Group

question 235

Multiple Choice

The Hawthorne studies found that workers in the experimental group:

• A)were more creative when working individually than they were when working in teams.
• B)performed poorly because they were distracted by all of the attention they received.
• C)were more productive than other workers regardless of the level of lighting.
• D)performed much better under bright lighting than they did when lighting was dim.

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Definitions:

Takeover Bid

An offer made by an individual, group, or company to purchase a significant portion or all of the target company's shares in order to gain control of the target company.

Hostile Takeover

An acquisition attempt by a company or individual that is opposed by the target company's management and board of directors.

Flip-Over Provision

A defensive mechanism in a company's charter intended to deter hostile takeovers by allowing shareholders to purchase additional shares at a discount in the event of a takeover.