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In the Hawthorne Studies, what was the primary focus of the researchers?
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The impact of social interactions on worker motivation
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The Hawthorne Studies were a series of experiments conducted in the 1920s and 1930s at the Hawthorne Works of the Western Electric Company. The studies aimed to investigate the relationship between working conditions and worker productivity. However, the researchers discovered that social interactions among workers had a significant impact on their motivation and productivity, highlighting the importance of human relations in the workplace.