Which of the following management theorists provided managers with a better understanding of the effect that group social interactions and employee satisfaction have on individual and group performance?
A) Henri Fayol
B) Max Weber
C) Elton Mayo
D) Chester Barnard

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Elton Mayo's Hawthorne studies focused on the social dynamics of work groups and how they impact employee satisfaction and productivity. Mayo's findings suggested that factors such as group norms, interpersonal relationships, and social interactions had a significant impact on individual and group performance, challenging the traditional view that productivity was solely dependent on the physical and technical aspects of work.

Which of the Following Management Theorists Provided Managers with a Better