A Manager Wants to Implement the Conclusions of the Hawthorne

question 40

Multiple Choice

A manager wants to implement the conclusions of the Hawthorne study in his organization.He would:

• A)create written guidelines for workers.
• B)implement division of labor in the workplace.
• C)assure good human relations between the workers.
• D)reduce a job or task to its basic physical motion.
• E)define authority and responsibility of each worker.

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Definitions:

Groupthink

A psychological phenomenon where the desire for group harmony leads to irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcomes.

Durkheim

A founding figure in sociology who explored the social causes of behavior and the foundations of social order, particularly known for his study on suicide.

Sociologist

A social scientist who studies the development, structure, and functioning of human society and social behavior.

Scientific Procedures

The standardized methods and protocols used in research and experimentation to ensure reliability and validity of results.