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This 4-page paper discusses introduction of Hawthorne Studies theories into developing countries. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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were best completed when broken down into simple chunks, with workers responsible for their own personal "chunk." Scientific management also regularly studied the impact of physical environment on productivity; one
of which involved the right amount of lighting that would spur the most production. This, in turn, eventually led to the Hawthorne Studies.
The Hawthorne Studies took place at Western Electrics Hawthorne plant in Illinois between 1927-1932, with the goal to determine what type of lighting would best spur productivity (Hawthorne Studies).
What researcher Elton Mayo discovered, however, was that productivity wasnt impacted by lighting (unless the lights were so dim that workers couldnt see). Rather, productivity was impacted by social relationships.
Workers who were separated from others and given special treatment developed a bond and camaraderie with one another that increased productivity (Hawthorne Studies). The Hawthorne Studies seriously undercut the scientific
management theory (which supported the fact that individuals were motivated solely by economics). The Hawthorne Studies eventually lead to the so-called human relations movement, which focused on relationships and interactions
as primary motivators when it came to increasing production. The idea that workers arent automatons is generally accepted in much of the
industrialized world (even though some organizations dont practice it). But what about in developing countries. Would the theme of employee motivation through informal work groups be effective in such countries?
To answer this question, it would be a good idea to describe some of the social characteristics of developing nations.
Dodor and Rana (2007) pointed out a few years ago that more than 80% of the world wealth continues to be controlled by less than
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