Q238
Hawthorne experiments were carried out in
A.
the USA
AnswerB.
the UK
C.
Japan
D.
France
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
The Hawthorne experiments were a series of studies conducted at the Hawthorne Works of the Western Electric Company in Cicero, Illinois, USA, during the late 1920s and early 1930s.These experiments were aimed at understanding the impact of various working conditions on employee productivity and behavior.
The studies revealed the importance of social factors and employee attitudes in the workplace, leading to the development of the Human Relations Movement in management.
The findings emphasized the significance of employee motivation and group dynamics in achieving organizational efficiency.