Which of the Following Statements About the Hawthorne Studies Is

question 86

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the Hawthorne studies is FALSE?

• A) The Hawthorne studies initiated work in the human relations movement.
• B) The Hawthorne studies indicated the need to consider the social aspects of the organization.
• C) The Hawthorne studies showed that group norms exert a powerful influence on the members of a group.
• D) The Hawthorne studies confirmed that incentive pay plans are an effective means of increasing production.
• E) The Hawthorne studies found that money cannot be used as a motivator for workers.

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