Mike Cardus

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Several factors, such as the Hawthorne effect, consistency of management, implicit leadership theories, and personality traits, play a vital role in the success of organizational development. The Hawthorne Effect The Hawthorne effect shows that people will alter their behavior when being watched.

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Management Craft

JANUARY 2, 2011

I am doing some research into the Hawthorne studies (Western Electric Company, 1929-1932, studies so named because the research took place at the plant in Hawthorne, just outside Chicago) and came across this great quote. Interest and attention increases commitment and productivity.

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LDRLB

MAY 12, 2010

The Hawthorne Studies were conducted from 1927 to 1932 at the Hawthorne Works plant outside of Chicago. Elton Mayo, a scientific management researcher, wanted to examine the impact of work conditions on employee productivity. Mayo began by searching for the right formula for productivity.

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