The Hawthorne Studies were initially devised to study ________.
A)productivity levels of groups versus individuals
B)the effect of noise on employee productivity
C)the effect of illumination levels on employee productivity
D)the effect of cooperative versus competitive organisational environments on productivity
E)individuals' differences - such as gender, age, tenure - on employee productivity

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The Hawthorne Studies were undertaken to examine the impact of illumination levels on employee productivity. However, the researchers soon realized that worker attitudes and the social aspects of the work environment had a substantial impact on productivity, leading to additional investigations on topics such as organizational culture and leadership.

The Hawthorne Studies Were Initially Devised to Study ________