The Hawthorne studies revealed that employees who are happy and satisfied with their work will perform better. Out of this study and others like it, the ____ movement was born.
A) human relations
B) piece-rate
C) social acceptance
D) worker loyalty
E) group dynamics

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The Hawthorne studies, which focused on improving worker productivity, found that human relations (choice A) played an important role in work performance. As a result, the human relations movement was born, which emphasized the importance of understanding and improving the social and psychological factors in the workplace to enhance employee satisfaction and performance. Choice B (piece-rate) and choice D (worker loyalty) are not directly related to the Hawthorne studies or the human relations movement. Choice C (social acceptance) and choice E (group dynamics) are too narrow in scope and do not capture the broader implications of the Hawthorne studies.

The Hawthorne Studies Revealed That Employees Who Are Happy and Satisfied