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On the other hand, simple task groups performed poorly under conditions that lacked acoustical stimulation, while complex task groups performed least well under high levels of acoustical stimulation. Findings for arousal level and acoustical distractions only partially supported the predicted patterns by the environmental stimulation perspective.","Results for the social effectiveness dimensions of groups revealed that the social protection framework was supported for the influence of visual stimuli on social interaction levels in simple task groups, but that the social differentiation perspective was supported for the influence of acoustical stimuli on social interaction in simple task groups.","Research findings are discussed in terms of previous environmental psychology, office design, and social facilitation literature. Future research directions and implications for organizations are offered.","Made available in DSpace on 2011-05-07T14:19:12Z (GMT). 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