"The significant factor affecting organizational productivity was not the physical conditions or monetary rewards derived from work but the interpersonal relations develop on-the-job." This was the central finding of:
A) Frederick Taylor's Shop Management
B) Abraham Maslow's The Farther Reaches of Human Nature
C) Hawthorne studies
D) Ohio State studies
E) Saul W.Gillerman's How People Work

Question

"The significant factor affecting organizational productivity was not the physical conditions or monetary rewards derived from work but the interpersonal relations develop on-the-job." This was the central finding of: 
A) Frederick Taylor's Shop Management
B) Abraham Maslow's The Farther Reaches of Human Nature
C) Hawthorne studies
D) Ohio State studies
E) Saul W.Gillerman's How People Work

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The Hawthorne studies were conducted between 1924 and 1932 at the Hawthorne Works of the Western Electric Company in Chicago. These studies revealed that interpersonal relationships, social dynamics, and human interaction were factors that significantly influenced productivity. The studies found that employees' performance was heavily reliant on their social and psychological needs, such as recognition, social status, and a sense of belonging, which were met through group interactions and work culture. These findings revolutionized organizational theory, leading to the development of theories such as human relations theory that emphasized the importance of social and psychological factors in the workplace.

"The Significant Factor Affecting Organizational Productivity Was Not the Physical