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 Studies. After writing his report, Najib gave an oral presentation to his management class.
-Najib's classmates were most likely surprised to learn about which of the following conclusions of the study?
A) Increases in lighting intensity are directly related to increases in productivity.
B) Increases in lighting intensity cause group productivity to decrease.
C) Lighting intensity is not directly related to group productivity.
D) Low light levels are associated with low worker productivity.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The Hawthorne Studies concluded that lighting intensity was not directly related to group productivity. Instead, the studies highlighted the importance of social factors and employee attention in influencing productivity.