Elton Mayo's studies at the Western Electric plant determined that employees __________.

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Elton Mayo's studies at the Western Electric plant, known as the Hawthorne Studies, found that employees were not simply cogs in a machine, but were integral parts of a human social system whose input could greatly influence morale and productivity. This led to the development of the human relations movement in management theory. Option A is incorrect because Mayo's studies found that close supervision was not always necessary for employees to work well. Option C is incorrect because Mayo's studies demonstrated that employees were not simply part of a production line and should not be treated as such. Option D is incorrect because Mayo's studies did not focus on unions or pay levels.

Elton Mayo's Studies at the Western Electric Plant Determined That