The Hawthorne Effect Refers to

question 25

Multiple Choice

The Hawthorne effect refers to

• A)the relationship between working conditions and job satisfaction.
• B)the finding that workers who were given special attention increased their productivity regardless of what actual changes were made in the work setting.
• C)the fact that employees become so engaged in their work that they are immune to environmental manipulations.
• D)the tendency for bright levels of illumination to decrease worker productivity.

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