One of the surprise findings in the Hawthorne studies was that __________.
A) productivity increased with changes in lighting
B) productivity was influenced by group behavior
C) an increase in wages always resulted in an increase in productivity
D) All of the above

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The Hawthorne studies found that productivity was influenced by group behavior, including factors such as social relationships and norms within the workplace. While changes in lighting did initially lead to increased productivity, it was ultimately the social dynamics of the workplace that had the greatest impact on productivity. The studies did not find that an increase in wages always resulted in increased productivity.

One of the Surprise Findings in the Hawthorne Studies Was