Without question, the most important contribution to the developing field of organizational behavior came out of the ________.
A) Parker Studies
B) Porter Studies
C) Taylor Studies
D) Hawthorne Studies

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The Hawthorne Studies, conducted between 1924 and 1932 at the Western Electric Company's Hawthorne Works in Chicago, were a series of experiments that revolutionized the field of organizational behavior. The studies found that worker productivity was affected not only by physical working conditions, but also by social and psychological factors, such as group dynamics and management style. This led to a greater understanding of the importance of employee motivation and satisfaction in the workplace.

Without Question, the Most Important Contribution to the Developing Field