Introduction to the Hawthorne Studies The Hawthorne Studies, conducted between 1924 and 1932 at the Western Electric Company’s Hawthorne Works in Illinois, remain a landmark in sociological and organizational research. Originating as a study focused on workplace productivity, the research…
Management science is an interdisciplinary field that merges concepts from economics, sociology, psychology, and engineering to enhance organizational efficiency and effectiveness. This domain seeks to understand, model, and optimize the complex interactions within organizations, focusing on decision-making processes, resource allocation,…
Parkinson’s Law is a concept that originated from Cyril Northcote Parkinson’s satirical essay, which was published in The Economist in 1955. The law states that “work expands so as to fill the time available for its completion.” Although Parkinson initially…
