Willis initiates communication between two team leaders and their team to discuss the best practices on meeting production targets. The leaders are able to both improve production from increased efficiency. According to the Hawthorne studies,what has led to this increase in production?
A)member cohesiveness
B)realistic work quotas
C)important work
D)merit-based promotion

Question

Willis initiates communication between two team leaders and their team to discuss the best practices on meeting production targets. The leaders are able to both improve production from increased efficiency. According to the Hawthorne studies,what has led to this increase in production?
A)member cohesiveness  
B)realistic work quotas  
C)important work  
D)merit-based promotion

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The Hawthorne studies suggest that increased attention and social interactions among team members lead to improved productivity. In this scenario, the communication initiated by Willis among team leaders and their teams likely enhanced member cohesiveness, which is associated with the observed increase in production.

Willis Initiates Communication Between Two Team Leaders and Their Team