Which of the Following Was Demonstrated by the Hawthorne Studies

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was demonstrated by the Hawthorne Studies?

• A) Good working conditions (e.g., better lighting) lead to higher worker productivity.
• B) The results of social experiments may be confounded by subjects' awareness of being part of a study.
• C) The type of technology used in a workplace can affect workers' productivity.
• D) Female employees are just as motivated to work hard as male employees.

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Transgender

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