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Maximizing Organization Development: Understanding the Science Behind Effective Managerial-Leadership and Team Performance

Mike Cardus

Several factors, such as the Hawthorne effect, consistency of management, implicit leadership theories, and personality traits, play a vital role in the success of organizational development. The Hawthorne Effect The Hawthorne effect shows that people will alter their behavior when being watched.

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EBM: The Hawthorne Studies

LDRLB

The Hawthorne Studies were conducted from 1927 to 1932 at the Hawthorne Works plant outside of Chicago. Elton Mayo, a scientific management researcher, wanted to examine the impact of work conditions on employee productivity. Instead, he found the “Hawthorne Effect.”.

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The Power of Interest and Attention - Your Mega Watt Tool for Success

Management Craft

One salient idea embedded in this statement (and reinforced throughout the book) is that overmanaging employees hinders our ability to accomplish our goals as managers and leaders. It felt like less management to them because the researchers were supportive, interested, pleasant, and open.

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Uber Shows How Not to Apply Behavioral Economics

Harvard Business Review

It’s a well-documented social-science finding called the Hawthorne effect.) Tailored information with targets and feedback was the most cost-effective intervention, improving fueling precision, in-flight efficiency measures, and efficient taxiing practices by 9% to 20%.