The Hawthorne Studies

question 77

Multiple Choice

The Hawthorne studies:

• A)began by examining the relationship between the physical environment and productivity.
• B)began with illumination experiments with various groups of workers.
• C)did a third study to ascertain the effect of a sophisticated wage incentive plan.
• D)all of the above.

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