The relay room studies phase of the Hawthorne studies concluded that:
A) the productivity would increase if the length of workday was reduced.
B) productivity was directly proportional to rest breaks.
C) productivity was independent to the method of payment.
D) the independent variables by themselves were not causing the change in the dependent variable.

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The relay room studies phase of the Hawthorne studies concluded that the independent variables by themselves, such as changes in lighting and rest breaks, were not causing the change in the dependent variable (productivity). This led researchers to begin exploring social factors, such as group dynamics and supervisor behavior, as potential drivers of productivity.

The Relay Room Studies Phase of the Hawthorne Studies Concluded