The Hawthorne Studies (Scenario)
Najib was assigned a research project in the field of organizational behavior. He decided to write his report on the Hawthorne After writing his report, Najib gave an oral presentation to his management class.
-In explaining what critics disliked about the Hawthorne Studies, Najib most likely listed which of the following?
A) analyses of findings
B) the conclusions based on the analyses of the findings
C) all of the above
D) the research procedures

Question

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Critics of the Hawthorne Studies have pointed out issues with both the research procedures and the conclusions drawn from the analyses of the findings. The research procedures have been criticized for their lack of scientific rigor, and the conclusions have been questioned for potentially overemphasizing the effects of social and psychological factors on worker productivity.