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 initially designed to study the effect of illumination levels on employee productivity. However, the study evolved and also examined the impact of factors such as group dynamics, supervision, and incentive systems on productivity.

The Hawthorne Studies Were Initially Devised to Study ________