The Hawthorne studies originally concluded that supportive managers paying attention to workers made them more productive.However,a reanalysis of the data suggested that the productivity increase was due to managerial discipline and _______________.
A) fear of job loss
B) peer pressure
C) productivity bonuses
D) job training

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The Hawthorne studies revealed that workers became more productive under the attention and support of their managers. However, when the data was reanalyzed, it showed that the increase in productivity was actually due to the fear of job loss as a result of the increased supervision and discipline from the managers. Therefore, the best choice would be A, fear of job loss.

The Hawthorne Studies Originally Concluded That Supportive Managers Paying Attention