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. productivity bonuses
B. fear of job loss
C. job training
D. peer pressure


Answer: B

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