The Hawthorne studies concluded that worker motivation
A) increased when managers applied the scientific management approach.
B) was most affected by monetary incentives.
C) improved when employees felt like their ideas were respected.
D) was mainly determined by physical working conditions such as lighting, temperature, and humidity.

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The Hawthorne studies found that worker motivation improved when employees felt like their ideas were respected and when they had a sense of belonging within their work environment. Monetary incentives and physical working conditions were found to have little impact on motivation. The Hawthorne studies also highlighted the importance of social and psychological factors in the workplace.

The Hawthorne Studies Concluded That Worker Motivation