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 hypothesize that average productivity increases with in
creases in P (and presumably increase in spatial decentraliza
tion)? Would this increase of average productivity in the early
stage be at an increasing rate (curve BB) or decreasing rate
(curve AA)? If it is at an increasing rate, can it be presumed
to reach a point where it is at a constant rate (point X,
curve BB) and then a decreasing rate with still greater values
for P (and presumably still higher degrees of spatial decentralization)?
 Further, at some later point, at a relatively high
value for P (and presumably a relatively high degree of spatial
decentralization), can average productivity be posited to fall off
fas in curve * °° ™

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() For some relevant empirical findings, See T. Tomexovic,* Level of
Knowledge of Requirements as a Motivational Factor in the Work Situation,
« Human Relations », Vol. 15, No. 3, 1962, pp. 197-216; J.R.P. FRENCH,
Jr, J. ISRAEL and DAGFINN Âs, An Experiment on Participation in a Norwegian
 Factory, « Human Relations », Vol. 13, No. 1, February 1960,
pp. 3-19. It is recognized of course that other variables are relevant. For
example, on the effect of personality upon the relation between participation
in decision making and productivity, see Victor H. Vroom, Some Personality
 Determinants of the Effects of Participation, « The Journal of Abnormal
 and Social Psychology, Vol. 59, November, 1959, pp. 322-327.
Also see RaLpH E. DAKIN, Variations in Power Structures and Organizing
Efficiency: A Comparative Study of Four Areas, « The Sociological Quarterly
 ». Vol. 3, July 1062. pp. 228-250: and Rensis LikKErT. 4 Motivation

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