Which of the following management theorists provided managers with a better understanding of the effect group social interactions and employee satisfaction have on individual and group performance?
A) Henri Fayol
B) Max Weber
C) Elton Mayo
D) Chester Barnard

Question

Which of the following management theorists provided managers with a better understanding of the effect group social interactions and employee satisfaction have on individual and group performance? 
A) ​Henri Fayol 
B) ​Max Weber 
C) ​Elton Mayo 
D) ​Chester Barnard

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Elton Mayo's Hawthorne studies revealed that social interactions and employee satisfaction can have a significant impact on individual and group performance, providing managers with a better understanding of this relationship. Fayol, Weber, and Barnard did not focus specifically on social interactions and employee satisfaction in their management theories.

Which of the Following Management Theorists Provided Managers with a Better