If the Container Store were to conduct a research experiment on workplace motivation factors by having managers stand and watch employees work, what would this phenomenon be called?

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Winston Lowery

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26 June, 14:31

If the Container Store were to conduct a research experiment on workplace motivation factors by having managers stand and watch employees work, what would this phenomenon be called?

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Kody Phillips · Answer 1

The Hawthorne effect (or the observer effect)

Explanation:

When we use the term Hawthorne effect, it refers to an study where employees productivity increases due to the fact that they are being observed.

It was determined decades ago by Elton Mayo, that employees' productivity changes just by the fact that they are being observed. That is why every time this type of experiment is repeated and the outcome is similar, we call it the Hawthorne effect.

Valentino · Answer 2

The Hawthorne effect

Explanation:

The Hawthorne effect takes place when people behave in different way because they know they are being observed by other people

The Hawthorne effect can also lead to the monitoring being the intervention. such as, recommending individuals who want to reduce in size due to weight gain, must keep a book or note of what they drink and eat.

Just like in this example the Hawthorne effect occurs when managers stand and watch employees work as an experiment in a work place.