The Relay Room Studies Phase of the Hawthorne Studies Concluded

question 48

Multiple Choice

The relay room studies phase of the Hawthorne studies concluded that:

• A) the productivity would increase if the length of workday was reduced.
• B) productivity was directly proportional to rest breaks.
• C) productivity was independent to the method of payment.
• D) the independent variables by themselves were not causing the change in the dependent variable.

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Definitions:

Direct Costs

Expenses that can be directly attributed to the production of specific goods or services, such as labor and materials.

Annual Fixed Cost

Fixed costs that a business incurs over a year regardless of its activity level, such as rent, salaries, or insurance.

Technology Use

The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry and daily life.

Time Efficiency

Refers to the effective use of time to maximize productivity or achieve a task within the shortest possible duration.