What Was the Result of the Hawthorne Studies That Puzzled

question 137

Multiple Choice

What was the result of the Hawthorne studies that puzzled the researchers?

• A) The redesigned jobs made the work easier and faster for the employees.
• B) Worker productivity increased when pay was increased.
• C) Productivity went up when the amount of lighting was increased.
• D) The differential percent pay system was ineffective in increasing productivity.
• E) Increased lighting levels improved productivity, but so did lowering lighting levels.

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