Which of the following is true about the researchers who conducted the Hawthorne studies?
A) They sought to analyze the relationship between productivity and peer influence.
B) They utilized noise distractions on workers as part of their experiments at the Hawthorne plant.
C) They found that employees reacted to the psychological and social conditions at work.
D) They were criticized for failure to include variables, such as wage payments and length of workday.
E) They concluded that supervision on the employee had a minimal effect on productivity levels.

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The Hawthorne researchers found that employees reacted to the psychological and social conditions at work, which led to increased productivity. This is known as the Hawthorne effect. The other options are either incorrect or not relevant to the research conducted by the Hawthorne researchers.

Which of the Following Is True About the Researchers Who