What is the primary focus of Elton Mayo's motivational theory?
Elton Mayo's Motivational Theory: The Hawthorne Effect and the Three C's

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Technological advancements
Financial incentives
Environmental factors
Human dimensions
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Which of the following is NOT considered a basic human need in the workplace according to Mayo?
Safe working environment
High salary
Having shelter
Access to food and drink
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What was the main finding of the Hawthorne studies?
Communication is irrelevant to worker motivation
Teamwork is not effective in increasing productivity
Worker productivity is not always improved by increasing certain factors
Productivity increases with financial incentives
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Which of the following is a key component of the 'three C's' in Mayo's theory?
Consistency
Creativity
Cost-effectiveness
Competition
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How do companies like Google apply Mayo's theory?
By encouraging teamwork and communication
By offering high salaries
By focusing on individual achievements
By improving working conditions
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What is a common application of Mayo's theory in businesses?
Reducing team sizes
Focusing on financial rewards
Increasing individual tasks
Organizing staff days and corporate events
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What is a potential limitation of Mayo's theory in practice?
It focuses too much on technology
It requires high financial investment
Not all employees prefer teamwork
It ignores environmental factors
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