Which of the Following Statements Characterizes the Thinking That Emerged

question 99

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements characterizes the thinking that emerged from the Hawthorne studies?

• A) If jobs are properly designed and proper incentives provided,predictable results will follow.
• B) Workers will perform their jobs as they are told to and will maximize their output so as to increase their pay.
• C) Concern for the worker will lead to greater worker satisfaction,which will then lead to increased output.
• D) Workers generally dislike work and need to be closely supervised to ensure adequate productivity.
• E) People are motivated primarily by money.

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Definitions:

Greedy

An excessive or rapacious desire for wealth or possessions, often at the expense of ethical standards or the well-being of others.

Altruistic

Showing a selfless concern for the well-being of others; characterized by doing things purely out of a desire to help, not for any personal gain.

BATNAs

An acronym for "Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement," indicating the course of action that a party will take if current negotiations fail.

Bargaining Zone

The range within which an agreement is reachable during negotiations, bounded by the minimum and maximum limits of both parties.