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Description and Analysis of the Hawthorne Study

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Describe how the components of the Hawthorne study are incorporated in current human resource functions. What was the main idea behind this study? How have you been impacted by the components of this study in your current or past work setting?

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The components of the Hawthorne study are incorporated in the current human resource functions in several ways. The human resource professionals try to create a pleasant and positive work environment. They use lighting, landscaping, and ergonomics to make the experience of the employees positive. Second, the effect of the Hawthorne study are incorporated into the human resource function when they train supervisors. The supervisors interact with the workers in a socially pleasant manner. The impact on employees is that they find the work fun and free of anxiety about ...

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