What Is the "Hawthorne Effect

question 35

Multiple Choice

What is the "Hawthorne Effect"?

• A) The observed effect that pay is an important motivator for workers
• B) An increase in employee output caused by almost any management action which makes workers believe that they are receiving special attention
• C) Increased lighting levels caused increased productivity
• D) The human need for self-fulfillment
• E) The discovery that the informal group at work can counteract management objectives

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