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Maximizing Organization Development: Understanding the Science Behind Effective Managerial-Leadership and Team Performance

Mike Cardus

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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Uber Shows How Not to Apply Behavioral Economics

Harvard Business Review

In a related paper published in 2013 , Alexander Arriaga and colleagues had 17 operating-room teams participate in 106 simulated surgical-crisis scenarios. Each team was randomly assigned to work with or without a checklist and instructed to implement the critical processes of care.