BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOUR

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is a motivator according to Herzberg?
A
Working condition:Safe working environment
B
Responsibility
C
Good wage or salary
D
Good relationship with co-workers and boss
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Answer and Explanation: The correct answer is B. recognition. Recognition is a motivational factor according to Herzberg’s two-factor theory.

Detailed explanation-2: -Frederick Herzberg theorized that employee satisfaction has two dimensions: “hygiene” and motivation. Hygiene issues, such as salary and supervision, decrease employees’ dissatisfaction with the work environment. Motivators, such as recognition and achievement, make workers more productive, creative and committed.

Detailed explanation-3: -Motivational factors-According to Herzberg, the hygiene factors cannot be regarded as motivators.

Detailed explanation-4: -Growth and promotional opportunities: There must be growth and advancement opportunities in an organization to motivate the employees to perform well. Responsibility: The employees must hold themselves responsible for the work. The managers should give them ownership of the work.

Detailed explanation-5: -The “hygiene factors” are the most important factor of the two-factor theory. It acts as a motivator for the employees to gain job satisfaction.

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