Which Expression May Best Describe the Hawthorne Effect

question 136

Multiple Choice

Which expression may best describe the Hawthorne effect?

• A) People work harder when they receive attention from managers.
• B) Physiological needs take precedence over social needs.
• C) People are motivated by money.
• D) Employees and supervisors must work cooperatively to set goals.

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Definitions:

Spans Of Control

The number of subordinates or units that a manager or leader can directly oversee effectively.

Managers

Individuals responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and controlling resources to achieve specific organizational goals.

Subordinates

Employees or team members who are lower in rank or position and are typically under the direction of a manager or supervisor.

Mechanistic Designs

Mechanistic designs in organizations are structured, hierarchical, and bureaucratic systems, characterized by clear, rigid divisions of labor and centralization of decision-making.