The Hawthorne Studies Originally Concluded That Supportive Managers Paying Attention

question 26

Multiple Choice

The Hawthorne studies originally concluded that supportive managers paying attention to workers made them more productive.However,a reanalysis of the data suggested that the productivity increase was due to managerial discipline and _______________.

• A) fear of job loss
• B) peer pressure
• C) productivity bonuses
• D) job training

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Definitions:

Product Costs

The costs directly associated with manufacturing a product, including direct materials, direct labor, and overhead.

Sales and Administrative Expenses

Costs associated with the general operation of a company and the sale of its products, excluding production costs.

Factory Overhead

Costs associated with running a factory that are not directly tied to a specific product, including utilities and salaries for management.

Product Costs

Product costs are the direct expenses associated with manufacturing a product, including direct labor, raw materials, and manufacturing overhead.