In the First Set of Hawthorne Experiments Dealing with Lighting

question 140

Multiple Choice

In the first set of Hawthorne experiments dealing with lighting, the main conclusion was that

• A) the pressure of social acceptance affects production.
• B) a sense of involvement affects production.
• C) variations in lighting affect production.
• D) the piece-rate method affects production.
• E) only the amount of pay affects production.

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Definitions:

Listening

The act of actively and attentively receiving information, sounds, or messages from others, often highlighted as a crucial skill in effective communication.

Role Reversal

A technique used in negotiations or conflict resolution where parties switch roles to understand the other's perspective better.

Communication

The process of conveying information and ideas from one individual or group to another through various modalities.

Negotiation

The process of discussing and arriving at a mutual agreement between parties with differing needs, interests, or views.