Question

Who said the following, and how does it relate to the Human Relations Movement? “So long as commerce specializes in business methods which take no account of human nature and social motives, so long may we expect strikes and sabotage to be the ordinary accomplishment of industry.” What company owned the Hawthorne Plant and what is “the Hawthorne effect”?

Answer 1

1- “So long as commerce specialises in business methods which take no account of human nature and social motives, so long may we expect strikes and sabotage to be the ordinary accomplishment of industry.” is a saying/ quote by ELTON MAYO.

2- Elton Mayo revealed through his research and work which is the essence of this quote that the side of humanity is not taken into consideration by industry giants. The workers rely on and are motivated to work on the basis of the emotions and sentiments whereas the industry owners and managers focus on the costs, prices and monetary profits. Thus, the directions of the two are diverted hence leading to problematic aftermaths like strikes and sabotage and the like.

3- Hawthorne Plant was owned by the Western Electric Company, Cicero, Illinois.

4- Hawthorne Effect/ Observer effect is the result of the fact that the people/ respondents/ subjects of study are aware regarding their observance and therefore they attempt to modify their behaviour.

Integrity of the allied research is at stake due to the modifications and variables' relationships.