Marissa works for a large pharmaceutical company in the greater Chicago area. Last week she visited with an advisor at the nearby university because her employer encourages workers to continue their education and gives them time off to go to academic related appointments, even during regularly scheduled work hours. One would assume that management at Marissa's company values the results of the Hawthorne studies, more so than traditional scientific management principles.

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The Hawthorne studies focused on the social aspects of work and the importance of employee attitudes and relationships, which align with a more humanistic and collaborative approach to management. This suggests that Marissa's company values these principles and supports their employees' educational development. In contrast, traditional scientific management principles prioritize efficiency and productivity over employee well-being and do not prioritize continuing education.

Marissa Works for a Large Pharmaceutical Company in the Greater