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Overview
Elton Mayo was a renowned Australian psychologist and sociologist. Mayo studied at the University of Adelaide, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in philosophy and psychology, and later earned an honorary Master of Arts Degree from the University of Queensland. Mayo's work was influenced by the ideas of Sigmund Freud and Mary Parker Follett.
🎓 Early Life and Education
Mayo studied at the University of Adelaide, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in philosophy and psychology. Mayo also earned an honorary Master of Arts Degree from the University of Queensland. Mayo's academic background and research interests were shaped by his experiences.
💼 Career and Research
Mayo's research focused on the application of psychological principles to industrial settings. Mayo's work was influenced by his experiences as a soldier during World War I.
📊 Key Contributions
Mayo's work was influenced by the ideas of Sigmund Freud and Mary Parker Follett.
👥 Personal Life
In his personal life, Mayo was married to Dorothea McConnel, and the couple had two children, Patricia Elton Mayo and Gael Elton Mayo.
📚 Selected Works
Mayo's selected works include 'The Human Problems of an Industrial Civilization' and 'The Social Problems of an Industrial Civilization'.
👥 Colleagues and Influences
Mayo's colleagues and influences include Lillian Gilbreth, Mary Parker Follett, and Chester Bernard.
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