In the First Set of Hawthorne Experiments Dealing with Lighting

question 140

Multiple Choice

In the first set of Hawthorne experiments dealing with lighting, the main conclusion was that

• A) the pressure of social acceptance affects production.
• B) a sense of involvement affects production.
• C) variations in lighting affect production.
• D) the piece-rate method affects production.
• E) only the amount of pay affects production.

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Definitions:

Partial Equilibrium Analysis

An economic analysis approach focusing on the equilibrium of a single market or sector without considering the interactions with other markets.

General Equilibrium

A state in an economy where supply and demand are balanced across all markets simultaneously, leading to an allocation of resources that is optimal under given conditions.

Secondary Effects

The unintended outcomes of a policy, action, or event that may develop in addition to the primary effects.

International Economics

A branch of economics that studies how countries interact through trade, finance, and economic policies.