The "Hawthorne Effect" Refers to the Tendency for Workers to Improve

question 9

Multiple Choice

The "Hawthorne effect" refers to the tendency for workers to improve their performance when they are

• A) Paid according to a piece-rate schedule
• B) Receive a salary rather than a wage
• C) Being observed
• D) A and C only

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