A Series of Experiments Conducted in the 1920s and 1930s

question 43

Multiple Choice

A series of experiments conducted in the 1920s and 1930s with different teams of workers to see what factors might induce them to produce more output were called the __________.

• A) Braverman studies
• B) Hawthorne studies
• C) Milgram obedience studies
• D) Whitehall challenge

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Definitions:

Assertiveness

An individual’s capacity to make requests, actively disagree, express positive and negative personal feelings, and stand up for himself or herself without attacking another.

Amiable

A social style characterized by high responsiveness and low assertiveness. People with this style are considered relationship specialists; they enjoy working in supportive and helpful roles.

Effectiveness

The degree to which something is successful in producing a desired result or outcome.

Productivity

The effectiveness of productive effort, especially in industry, as measured in terms of the rate of output per unit of input.