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What did the Hawthorne Studies reveal about worker motivation?
  1. That the atmosphere of a work group and participative supervision affect the degree of productivity
  2. That the laissez-faire management style is most effective
  3. That a substantial percentage of the workforce will engage in acts that are discordant with their personal values systems if offered enough compensation
  4. That workers have a ceiling to their productivity - once their basic needs are met their productivity begins to wane
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Answer: A - The Hawthorne Studies of workplace dynamics revealed that a positive atmosphere within the work group and participative supervision from management increase the overall rate of productivity. The more comfort and personal interconnectivity a person finds in their workplace, the more likely they are to invest a personal interest in the group's success.
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