Which of the Following Statements About the Hawthorne Studies Is

question 19

Multiple Choice

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

• A) The studies were started to identify the influence that "social factors" had on productivity.
• B) The studies were started to determine the effect that different levels of lighting had on productivity.
• C) In one study, workers' productivity increased as the level of illumination at their workstations was decreased.
• D) The "social setting" of the various experiments influenced the results of the studies.
• E) People would restrict output to avoid the displeasure of the group, even if it meant sacrificing pay.

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