The Hawthorne Studies Were Important Because They

question 14

Multiple Choice

The Hawthorne Studies were important because they

• A)introduced the idea that social and psychological factors affect productivity and morale.
• B)presented important botanical data.
• C)showed that workers should control the workplace.
• D)used fear as a motivator.
• E)dealt with self-actualization needs.

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