The Hawthorne studies, conducted during the 1920s and 1930s, first suggested the importance of the _____ in an organization.

A) functional elements
B) formal elements
C) informal elements
D) central elements

Hawthorne Studies

Studies conducted during the 1920s and 1930s that suggested the importance of the informal organization.

Informal Elements

Aspects of an organization or group that are not officially structured or codified, but arise from social interactions, cultural norms, and personal relationships.

1920s and 1930s

A period marked by significant events globally, including the Great Depression, the rise of fascism, and major developments in culture and technology.