What was the most important impact of the Hawthorne studies?
A) It helped managers find the level of lighting associated with optimum productivity.
B) It showed that employees could be programmed like machines to perform simple repetitive tasks, and thus led to the development of assembly lines.
C) It changed the direction of research away from Taylor's scientific management toward the study of human-based management.
D) It showed that physical working conditions have no impact on worker productivity.
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q185: _ was the father of scientific management.
A)
Q186: Frank and Lillian Gilbreth developed the principle
Q187: The tendency for people to behave differently
Q188: According to the principles of scientific management,
Q189: SmartTech's CEO, Gary, often honors employees who
Q191: All new employees at Madison Lane Manufacturing
Q192: Sheldon has just successfully negotiated a new
Q193: _ was the dominant strategy for improving
Q194: The Hawthorne studies concluded that worker motivation
A)
Q195: The original goal of the Hawthorne studies
Unlock this Answer For Free Now!
View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions
Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks
Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents