The researchers studying the Hawthorne Works concluded that productivity rose in response to almost any management action that workers interpreted as special attention.

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The Hawthorne Studies conducted by Elton Mayo and his team showed that productivity increases not just from physical conditions but also from social factors such as special attention from management. This phenomenon is known as the Hawthorne Effect.

The Researchers Studying the Hawthorne Works Concluded That Productivity Rose