The Hawthorne Experiments consisted of four parts conducted between 1924-1932 at Western Electric Works in the US. The first experiment varied lighting levels and found productivity increased regardless, showing factors beyond lighting impacted work. The second experiment gave workers flexibility and found productivity rose. Interviews in the third experiment revealed productivity increased when workers could freely discuss important issues. The fourth embedded observers and found workers set their own standards. The conclusions determined social and psychological factors beyond physical conditions most impact productivity.