Hawthorne experiment

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.

1. Presented By Group 1 GROUP MEMBERS 1.TEJASHREE PATIL 2.SAM MESHACH HAWTHORNE EXPERIMENT

2. Hawthorne Experiment(1924–32) PLACE:- Hawthorne works- A Western Electric Factory outside Chicago CONDUCTED BY:- Elton Mayo & his Team REASON FOR CONDUCTING IT:- To Know The Factors That Brings Fluctuation In Workers Productivity

3. HAWTHORNE EXPERIMENT 1.Illumination Experiments (1924-27) 2. Relay Assembly Test Room Experiments (1927-28) 3. Mass Interviewing Programme (1928-30) 4. Bank Wiring Observation Room Experiment (1931-32) Sir. Elton Mayo (Psychologist)

4. Productivity Decreased Increase in Illumination Decrease in Illumination Changes Made In illumination 1.Illumination Experiments (1924-27) Moon Light Illumination Illumination remained constant Productivity remained constant RESULT:- NO RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ILLUMINATION OF LIGHT AND PRODUCTIVITY EXPERIMENTAL GROUP CONTROLL GROUP

5. 2. Relay Assembly Test Room Experiments;- Relay assembly test room experiments were designed to determine the effect of changes in various job conditions on group productivity The relationship between supervisor and workers became close and friendly. productivity increased not because of positive changes in physical factors but because of the change in girls’ attitudes towards work and their work group. Productivity Decreased by the following Changes 1.Frequent rest intervals has been given-(girls complained) NO OF WORKERS :- 2 Girls

6. 3. Mass Interviewing Programme ( 1928 and 1930 ) No of interviews conducted :- with About 20,000 employees Theme:- determine employees attitudes towards company, supervision, insurance plans, promotion and wages Reason for Conducting:- To Study The human behavior in the company.

7. 4. Bank Wiring Observation Room Experiment : (1931-32) Workers involved in experiment:- 14 male workers Work given:- The men were engaged in the assembly of terminal banks for the use in telephone exchanges. Conclusion:- As a social being, they are members of a group and the management should try to understand group attitudes and group psychology Over Time=more wages More productive Group gets Bonus

8. Attitude brings fluctuation in productivity 2. Relay Assembly Test Room Experiments;- 1.Illumination Experiments (1924-27) Productivity has no relation with illumination 3. Mass Interviewing Programme (1928 and 1930 ) determine employees attitudes towards company 4. Bank Wiring Observation Room Experiment (1931-32) Output reduced Worked for social pressure CONCLUSION:-

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