Category: Productivity
The Hawthorne Effect and Productivity in Organizations
In 1924, the National Research Council, at the Hawthorne plant of Western Electric Company in Chicago, began a series of experiments to see how much lighting affected productivity. It was verified that with each alteration in the lighting, there was an improvement in productivity; however, when returning to the initial lighting conditions, productivity remained high,…
What Really Drives Organizational Outcome
Forget high salaries and astronomical bonuses. Forget super expensive experts. The secret to outstanding Organizational performance can be right in front of you.
Why So Many Managers Like To See People Doing Overtime (If That’s Not Productive)?
Imagine the following scene: it’s seven-thirty pm, and we still see some employees working, in some areas of the Company. Managers leave their roons and go home happy, because they know these people will stay working some time more. Consider that the regular time is from 8 am to 6 pm. So, do you see…