Which of the Following Was One of the Findings of the Hawthorne

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was one of the findings of the Hawthorne studies?

• A) Workers tend to underperform when they are given special attention or supervision.
• B) Higher pay and incentives are more important to workers than social acceptance.
• C) All the workers in a group work toward achieving productivity targets set by supervisors.
• D) Both individual and social processes play a major role in shaping worker behavior.
• E) Workers in all groups tend to encourage and support members who are over productive.

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Definitions:

Industrial Revolution

A period of significant technological, socioeconomic, and cultural change that started in the 18th century, marked by the transition from manual production methods to machine-based manufacturing.

Communist Revolution

A social and political movement aiming to overthrow capitalism and establish a society without class divisions, where the means of production are communally owned.

Domestic Labour

Refers to the unpaid work done within the household, such as cleaning, cooking, and childcare, traditionally undertaken by women.

Recognition

The acknowledgment or appreciation of someone's existence, qualities, or achievements.