The End Result of the Hawthorne Studies Was an Unexpected

question 133

Multiple Choice

The end result of the Hawthorne studies was an unexpected one, which found that

• A) employees work faster if there is better lighting.
• B) employees work faster if they are given a standard goal of output to meet.
• C) employees work faster in a group atmosphere rather than individually.
• D) employees' motivation to work is influenced by human factors.
• E) employees work more slowly if they feel they are being watched.

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Definitions:

Tacit Knowledge

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