Hawthorne Study Results Helped Managers to See That ________

question 83

Multiple Choice

Hawthorne study results helped managers to see that ________.

• A) better working conditions are subject to the managers' discretion
• B) reducing each work task to the most basic movements improves worker efficiency
• C) worker bonuses for overproduction helped increase productivity
• D) the best way to increase productivity was to set a good piece-rate system
• E) understanding what motivates employees is a critical part of management

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Definitions:

Psychosocial Development

A theory proposed by Erik Erikson that emphasizes the importance of social experiences throughout life, detailing eight stages from infancy to adulthood where challenges must be overcome.

Developmental Crisis

A crucial period in an individual's life when a major transition or challenge must be encountered, often leading to significant personal growth.

Classical Conditioning

A learning process wherein a biologically potent stimulus is paired with a previously neutral stimulus, resulting in a response to the neutral stimulus.

Pavlov

A Russian physiologist known for his work in classical conditioning, demonstrating the process by which organisms learn through association.