Meaning & Definition

Hawthorne effect

The Hawthorne effect, derived from Elton Mayo’s experiments, reveals that employees improve productivity when they are observed. This concept is used by managers to assess performance and establish metrics, based on the idea that employees perform better when they know they are being watched and evaluated.

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