A research team in social psychology investigated the factors influencing workplace compliance. They observed whether office employees complied with a request to leave a secure server room door propped open during a lunch break.
| One junior temporary worker requested the door be left open | One senior department director requested the door be left open | Four junior temporary workers requested the door be left open | |
|---|---|---|---|
| % of employees who complied | 34 | 87 | 76 |
Explain how far social impact theory can support the findings of the study shown in Table 2.
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