The Hawthorne studies showed that piece-rate pay systems are effective in increasing worker output up to the limit of the workers' physical capacity.

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The Hawthorne studies actually revealed that increasing pay alone did not have a significant impact on worker productivity, and that social factors (such as feeling listened to and being part of a supportive work group) played a larger role in determining worker output.

The Hawthorne Studies Showed That Piece-Rate Pay Systems Are Effective