The Hawthorne experiments conducted in the 1920s and 1930s studied the effects of various workplace conditions on productivity. Led by Elton Mayo, the studies found that social and psychological factors strongly influenced worker behavior and output. Specifically, participation in decision-making, attention from managers, good social relationships among coworkers, and feeling valued on the job all increased productivity, regardless of physical working conditions. The experiments concluded that non-financial motivations are important for worker satisfaction and performance.
The Hawthorne effect (also referred to as the observer effect) refers to a phenomenon whereby workers improve or modify an aspect of their behavior in response to the fact of change in their environment, rather than in response to the nature of the change itself. The "Hawthorne effect" study suggested that the novelty of having research conducted and the increased attention from such could lead to temporary increases in productivity.This effect was observed for minute increases in illumination. In these lighting studies, light intensity was altered to examine its effect on worker productivity. Most industrial/occupational psychology and organizational behavior textbooks refer to the illumination studies. Only occasionally are the rest of the studies mentioned
The Hawthorne effect (also referred to as the observer effect) refers to a phenomenon whereby workers improve or modify an aspect of their behavior in response to the fact of change in their environment, rather than in response to the nature of the change itself. The "Hawthorne effect" study suggested that the novelty of having research conducted and the increased attention from such could lead to temporary increases in productivity.This effect was observed for minute increases in illumination. In these lighting studies, light intensity was altered to examine its effect on worker productivity. Most industrial/occupational psychology and organizational behavior textbooks refer to the illumination studies. Only occasionally are the rest of the studies mentioned
The Hawthorne studies, which were conducted by Elton Mayo and Fritz Roethlisberger in the 1920s with the workers at the Hawthorne plant of the Western Electric Company, were part of an emphasis on socio-psychological aspects of human behavior in organizations.
A brief about the Hawthorne Experiments, its inferences and its legacy.
The presentation also contains the take-away from each experiment, and the kind of tasks where the learning from these studies can be applied.
It also includes a couple of points over which the Hawthorne studies have been criticized by sociologists.
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The Hawthorne studies, which were conducted by Elton Mayo and Fritz Roethlisberger in the 1920s with the workers at the Hawthorne plant of the Western Electric Company, were part of an emphasis on socio-psychological aspects of human behavior in organizations.
Frederick W. Taylor (1856-1915)
Father of “Scientific Management.
attempted to define “the one best way” to perform every task through systematic study and other scientific methods.
believed that improved management practices lead to improved productivity.
Three areas of focus:
Task Performance
Supervision
Motivation
Scientific management incorporates basic expectations of management, including:
Development of work standards
Selection of workers
Training of workers
Support of workers
The Hawthorne studies, which were conducted by Elton Mayo and Fritz Roethlisberger in the 1920s with the workers at the Hawthorne plant of the Western Electric Company, were part of an emphasis on socio-psychological aspects of human behavior in organizations.
A brief about the Hawthorne Experiments, its inferences and its legacy.
The presentation also contains the take-away from each experiment, and the kind of tasks where the learning from these studies can be applied.
It also includes a couple of points over which the Hawthorne studies have been criticized by sociologists.
Pgdmtopics.blogspot.in
The Hawthorne studies, which were conducted by Elton Mayo and Fritz Roethlisberger in the 1920s with the workers at the Hawthorne plant of the Western Electric Company, were part of an emphasis on socio-psychological aspects of human behavior in organizations.
Frederick W. Taylor (1856-1915)
Father of “Scientific Management.
attempted to define “the one best way” to perform every task through systematic study and other scientific methods.
believed that improved management practices lead to improved productivity.
Three areas of focus:
Task Performance
Supervision
Motivation
Scientific management incorporates basic expectations of management, including:
Development of work standards
Selection of workers
Training of workers
Support of workers
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3. ELTON MAYO
• George Elton Mayo (1880–1949)
was an Australian born psychologist,
researcher and organizational
theorist
• Mayo is known as the founder of the Human
Relations Movement
• The research he conducted under the rubric of the
Hawthorne Studies in the late 1920s and early 1930s
showed the importance of groups in affecting the
behavior of individuals at work.
• He carried out a number of investigations to look at
ways of improving productivity
4. •Gray and Barton, a telephone industry supply company
founded in 1869 by Elisha Gray and Enos Barton
•In 1872, the company changed its name to the Western
Electric Manufacturing Company
•In 1881, when the annual sales had already grown to
nearly $1 million, the firm was purchased by the
American Bell Telephone Company, it was renamed the
Western Electric Company and became Bells
manufacturing arm
WESTERN ELECTRIC COMPANY
5. HAWTHORNE EFFECT
• The Hawthorne Effect is the idea that “behavior during
the course of an experiment can be altered by a
subject’s awareness of participating in an experiment”
• The initial Hawthorne effect took place in the
Hawthorne plant of Western Electric Company in the
1920’s and 1930’s
• The studies were composed of many long
“investigations into the importance for work behavior
and attitudes of a variety of physical, economic, and
social variables.”
6. • The Hawthorne experiment were first conducted in November, 1924
at Western Electric Company’s Hawthorne plant in Chicago
• The initial tests were sponsored by The National Research Council
(NRC) of the National Academy of Sciences
• In 1927, a research team from Harvard Business School was invited
to join the studies after the illumination test drew unanticipated
results
• A team of researchers led by George Elton Mayo from the Harvard
Business School carried out the studies
• (General Electric originally contributed funding, but they withdrew
after the first trial was completed)
HAWTHORNE EXPERIMENT
7. 4 PARTS OF HAWTHORNE
EXPERIMENT
I. Part I - Illumination Experiments (1924-27)
II. Part II - Relay Assembly Test Room Study (1927-
1929)
III. Part III - Mass Interviewing Programme (1928-
1930)
IV. Part IV - Bank Wiring Observation Room
Experiment (1932)
8. PART I - ILLUMINATION
EXPERIMENTS (1924-27)
• These experiments were performed to find
out the effect of different levels of
illumination (lighting) on productivity
of labour. The brightness of the light was
increased and decreased to find out the effect
on the productivity of the test group.
Surprisingly, the productivity increased even
when the level of illumination was decreased.
It was concluded that factors other than light
were also important.
9. • Result :
– Higher worker productivity and satisfaction at all light
levels
– Worker productivity was stopped with the light levels
reached moonlight intensity.
• Conclusions:
– Light intensity has no conclusive effect on output
– Productivity has a psychological component
11. PART II - RELAY ASSEMBLY TEST
ROOM STUDY (1927-1929)
• Under these test two small groups of six female
telephone relay assemblers were selected. Each
group was kept in separate rooms. From time to
time, changes were made in working hours, rest
periods, lunch breaks, etc. They were allowed to
choose their own rest periods and to give
suggestions. Output increased in both the control
rooms. It was concluded that social relationship
among workers, participation in decision-making,
etc. had a greater effect on productivity than working
conditions
12. Relay Assembly Room 1
• Manipulated factors of production to measure effect on output:
– Pay Incentives (Each Girls pay was based on the other 5 in the group)
– Length of Work Day & Work Week (5pm, 4:30 pm, 4pm)
– Use of Rest Periods (Two 5 minutes break)
– Company Sponsored Meals (Morning Coffee & soup along with
sandwich)
• Results:
– Higher output and greater employee satisfaction
• Conclusions:
– Positive effects even with negative influences – workers’ output will
increase as a response to attention
– Strong social bonds were created within the test group. Workers are
influenced by need for recognition, security and sense of belonging
13. Relay Assembly Room 2
• Measured effect on output with compensation rates
– Special observation room
– 1st Session- Relay Assemblers changed from departmental
incentive to small group incentive
– 2nd Session - Adjusted back to large group incentive
• Results:
– Small group incentives resulted in highest sustained level of
production – 112% over standard output base
– Output dropped to 96.2% of base in 2nd session
• Conclusion:
– Pay relevant to output but not the only factor
15. PART III - MASS INTERVIEWING
PROGRAMME (1928-1930)
21,000 employees were interviewed over a
period of three years to find out reasons for
increased productivity. It was concluded that
productivity can be increased if workers are
allowed to talk freely about matters that are
important to them.
16. • Conducted 20,000 interviews.
• Objective was to explore information, which could be used to
improve supervisory training.
• Initially used the method of Direct Questioning and changed to Non
Directive.
• Results:
- Merely giving an opportunity to talk and express grievances would
increase the morale.
- Complaints were symptoms of deep-rooted disturbances.
-Workers are governed by experience obtained from both inside
and outside the company.
17. • Measured output with changes to work conditions only:
– Special Observation Room
– Length of Work Day
– Use of Rest Periods
– Workers stayed on established Piece-rate compensation
• Result:
– Productivity increased by 15% over standard output base
• Conclusions:
– Productivity is affected by non-pay considerations
– Social dynamics are a basis of worker performance
18. PART IV - BANK WIRING
OBSERVATION ROOM EXPERIMENT
(1932)
A group of 14 male workers in the bank wiring room
were placed under observation for six months. A
worker's pay depended on the performance of the
group as a whole. The researchers thought that the
efficient workers would put pressure on the less
efficient workers to complete the work. However, it
was found that the group established its own standards
of output, and social pressure was used to achieve the
standards of output.
19. • Limited changes to work conditions:
– Segregated work area
– No Management Visits
– Supervision would remain the same
– Observer would record data only – no interaction with
workers
• Small group pay incentive
• Result:
– No appreciable changes in output
• Conclusions:
– Pre-existing performance norms
– Group dictated production standards - Systemic Soldiering
– Work Group protection from management changes.
20.
21. CONCLUSIONS OF HAWTHORNE
STUDIES / EXPERIMENTS
The conclusions derived from the Hawthorne Studies were as follows :-
• The social and psychological factors are responsible for workers'
productivity and job satisfaction. Only good physical working conditions
are not enough to increase productivity.
• The informal relations among workers influence the workers behavior and
performance more than the formal relations in the organization.
• Employees will perform better if they are allowed to participate in
decision-making affecting their interests.
• Employees will also work more efficiently, when they believe that the
management is interested in their welfare.
• When employees are treated with respect and dignity, their performance
will improve.
• Financial incentives alone cannot increase the performance. Social and
Psychological needs must also be satisfied in order to increase
productivity.
• Good communication between the superiors and subordinates can
improve the relations and the productivity of the subordinates.
• Special attention and freedom to express their views will improve the
performance of the workers.
22. CRITICISM OF HAWTHORNE STUDIES /
EXPERIMENTS
The Hawthorne Experiments are mainly criticised on the following
grounds :-
• Lacks Validity : The Hawthorne experiments were conducted under
controlled situations. These findings will not work in real setting. The
workers under observation knew about the experiments. Therefore, they
may have improved their performance only for the experiments.
• More Importance to Human Aspects : The Hawthorne experiments gives
too much importance to human aspects. Human aspects alone cannot
improve production. Production also depends on technological and other
factors.
• More Emphasis on Group Decision-making : The Hawthorne experiments
placed too much emphasis on group decision-making. In real situation,
individual decision-making cannot be totally neglected especially when
quick decisions are required and there is no time to consult others.
• Over Importance to Freedom of Workers : The Hawthorne experiments
gives a lot of importance to freedom of the workers. It does not give
importance to the constructive role of the supervisors. In reality too
much of freedom to the workers can lower down their performance or
productivity.