Organizational Development has its roots in the 1950s, when management researchers began to work on problems in the workplace and increasing efficiency and productivity. For this, what could one seminal management research project from the 1950s-1960s ? and compare it to a current organization's people-centric focus.  For example, discuss the Hawthorne studies and then compare it to the current people-centric focus at a modern manufacturing plant. Make sure to include the following information: * An overview of the seminal management research project, including the history of the time period in which it occurred (i.e. during World War 2). * An explanation of why this research is considered important and who the major researchers were. * A brief overview of the current organization, including their mission and vision statements. * A detailed description of the people-centric policies of that organization. * Finally, a conclusion that connects the research project to the people-centric organization and its policies.

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Seminal Management Research Project The Hawthorne Studies Overview The Hawthorne Studies were conducted at the Hawthorne Works plant of the Western El... View the full answer