The Hawthorne Effect Shows That

question 12

Multiple Choice

The Hawthorne effect shows that

• A)quality control circles are important.
• B)middle managers are affected by the satisfaction and dissatisfaction of the workers they supervise.
• C)attention and recognition can enhance worker productivity and motivation.
• D)trade-offs have to be made between productivity and quality of work life.

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Definitions:

Erikson's Theory

A developmental theory by Erik Erikson that outlines eight stages of psychosocial development from infancy to late adulthood, each characterized by a specific conflict.

Neurological Maturity

The state at which the nervous system has developed to the point where it can support all expected sensory, motor, and cognitive functions appropriate for the age.

Initiative

The ability to assess and initiate things independently, often leading to the undertaking of new projects or steps without others' direction.

Apprenticeship Opportunities

Work-based training programs that combine on-the-job training with classroom instruction in a specific field or trade.