"The Hawthorne Effect" SCI 105

Group Worksheet #1

Members: __________________ __________________ ___________________ ___________________

In regards to the various periods of the study described on page 2 of the "Hawthorne Effect":

1. What do you suppose is important about the first two periods of the study?

2. For each of the remaining periods, hazard a guess about the effect that the various changes in work environment might have on worker output. Will it increase, decrease, or stay the same? Include a brief statement of your reasoning for each.