In the famous Hawthorne Works study, researchers found an increase in productivity that was due to _____.

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The Hawthorne Works study found that productivity increased when workers were aware that they were being observed and studied. This is known as the "Hawthorne effect." The other options (increased or decreased lighting and scientific planning of breaks) were also tested in the study, but they did not have a significant impact on productivity.

In the Famous Hawthorne Works Study, Researchers Found an Increase