One of the phases of the Hawthorne studies was the relay assembly test room experiments. The experimenters believed that if they studied productivity long enough, under different working conditions, they would discover the working conditions that maximized production. Thus, the orientation that these experiments originally had was of ________.
A) comprehensive management
B) scientific management
C) behavioral management
D) contingency management
E) system management

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The orientation of the relay assembly test room experiments was of scientific management. This approach focuses on maximizing productivity by scientifically studying and standardizing work processes and conditions.

One of the Phases of the Hawthorne Studies Was the Relay