Despite flawed methodology or inaccurate conclusions, the findings provided by the Hawthorne Studies provided the impetus for which approach?
A) Classical perspective
B) Humanistic perspective
C) Scientific management
D) Bureaucratic organizations
E) Contingency perspective

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The Hawthorne Studies provided the impetus for the Humanistic perspective, which focused on the importance of employee satisfaction and motivation in increasing productivity. Despite flaws in the methodology and conclusions of the studies, they highlighted the importance of considering social and psychological factors in the workplace, leading to the development of the Human Relations approach. The other choices (A, C, D, E) do not accurately reflect the influence of the Hawthorne Studies.

Despite Flawed Methodology or Inaccurate Conclusions, the Findings Provided by the Hawthorne