Presentation On Hawthorne Studies: By: Medhana Bhatt Rachita Jain Suman Anita Gazala

Presentation on
Hawthorne Studies
By:
Medhana Bhatt
Rachita Jain
Suman
Anita
Gazala
Hawthorne Experiments
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INTRODUCTION
 The Hawthorne studies were conducted in order

to find out the role of human resource in
increasing the production of an organization.
 The Hawthorne studies included the following

experiments..
Experiments Conducted
 Illumination Experiment
 Relay Assembly Test Experiments
 Relay Assembly Room #2
 Mica Splitting Test Group
 Plant Interview Group
 Bank Wiring Observation Group
HAWTHORNE EXPERIMENT
 Conducted between 1924-1932
 Conducted at WESTERN ELECTRIC COMPANY,

Chicago, USA
 Conducted by,
 Elton Mayo
 White Head
 Roethlisberger
Illumination Studies
 1924-1927
 Funded by General Electric
 Conducted by The National Research Council (NRC) of the National Academy of

Sciences with engineers from MIT
 Measured Light Intensity vs. Worker Output
 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
 Concept of “Hawthorne Effect” was created

Relay Assembly Test Experiments
 1927-1929
 Experiments were conducted by Elton Mayo
 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
Mica Splitting Test Group
 1928-1931
 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
Mass Interview Program
 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.
Mass Interview Program (Contd)
- The worker was satisfied/dissatisfied depending upon how he
regarded his social status in the company.
 Social groups created big impact on work.
 Production was restricted by workers regardless all financial

incentives offered as group pressure are on individual
workers.
Bank Wiring Observation Group
 1931-1932
 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:
› Preexisting performance norms
› Group dictated production standards - Systemic Soldiering
› Work Group protection from management changes.
CONCLUSION
• The Hawthorne studies have had a remarkable impact on
management in organizations and how workers react to
various situations.
• The research carried out at the Western Electrics Hawthorne

plant during the 1920’s and early 1930’s helped to initiate a
whole new approach to human behaviour studies.
• The final result was “the organization of teamwork-that is, of

 sustained cooperation leads to success”.
THAT’S ALL
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 The Hawthorne studies were conducted in order

 The Hawthorne studies included the following

 Conducted between 1924-1932

 Conducted at WESTERN ELECTRIC COMPANY,

 Funded by General Electric

 Conducted by The National Research Council (NRC) of the National Academy of

 Measured Light Intensity vs. Worker Output

 Concept of “Hawthorne Effect” was created

 Manipulated factors of production to measure effect on output:

 Measured output with changes to work conditions only:

 Objective was to explore information, which could be used to improve supervisory

- Complaints were symptoms of deep-rooted disturbances.

 Social groups created big impact on work.

 Production was restricted by workers regardless all financial

 Limited changes to work conditions

 Small group pay incentive

• The research carried out at the Western Electrics Hawthorne

• The final result was “the organization of teamwork-that is, of

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