The Hawthorne effect was originally defined in an industrial setting: The Hawthorne Works Plant was studied by researchers at Harvard University who were trying to determine the relationship between ...

There’s a fine line between being micromanaged and overly surveilled and being monitored enough that you get good work done. That line is actually called the Hawthorne Effect, and it’s a phenomenon in ...

When healthcare professionals are aware they’re being observed, they’re significantly more likely to comply with hand hygiene guidelines, according to a study being presented at the 43rd Annual ...