A Comprehensive Analysis of the Hawthorne StudiesThis essay will analyze the publication "Hawthorne, the myth of the docile worker and class prejudice in psychology", an article by Bramel and Friend (1981). It will then critique six other academic articles that may or may not support the primary publication and demonstrate how the Hawthorne studies have influenced my perceptions of contemporary management functions and the employer-employee relationship. The Hawthorne studies conducted at the Western Electric Company Works have attracted considerable critical scrutiny as it has been interpreted in both favorable and contradictory ways. Dugald Jackson, head of electrical engineering at MIT, conducted a series of experiments included in the Hawthorne studies, called "Lighting Experiments," changing light intensity to examine its effect on worker productivity. In 1927, a Harvard research team was asked to help after tests yielded unexpected data. These studies have shown that psychological and social factors are responsible for workers' overall productivity and job satisfaction. Many psychologists and critics attack research procedures and criticize data analyzes and conclusions. Bramel and Friend are a prime example of critics who consider these studies undeserving of recognition and recognition. The article “Shining New Light on the Hawthorne Illumination Experiments” by Izawa, French, and Hedge (2011) also supports Bramel and Friend's conclusions. . They continue to explain how "previous accounts of the lighting experiments are fraught with inconsistencies because they were based on secondary sources" (Izawa et al.,...... middle of article.... ..nce for a Dutton (1971) goes on to conclude that the enduring importance of this body of research and the theories surrounding it exists only in its simple ability to place financial incentives in a social context. The analysis of Hawthorne studies and the six texts that support or disapprove of it have changed my perception of contemporary management functions and the employer-employee relationship and its connection with the Hawthorne studies Critics and supporters of the theory. have equally valid arguments…” (Izawa et al., 2011). And “Improved performance…” (Sonnenfeld, 2001). importance of a social work environment in relation to productivity..