Which of the Following Conclusions Was Drawn by the Experimenters

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following conclusions was drawn by the experimenters from the relay assembly test room experiments of the Hawthorne studies?

• A) The subjects did not find working in the test room enjoyable.
• B) There is no consistent relationship between productivity and lighting intensity.
• C) Subjects continued to show decreased production under all lighting conditions.
• D) Worker productivity increased with higher light intensity than lower light intensity.
• E) Worker productivity increased with lower light intensity than higher light intensity.

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Definitions:

Expectancy Theory

This is a motivational theory in psychology that proposes an individual's behavior is determined by their anticipated outcomes or rewards.

Instrumentality

The belief that a particular action will lead to a particular outcome, emphasizing the means-end relationship in motivation theories.

Valence

The perceived value or desirability of a reward or outcome, influencing motivation and goal-directed behavior.

Locke's Goal-Setting Theory

A theory suggesting that specific and challenging goals along with appropriate feedback contribute to higher and better task performance.