AP PSYCHOLOGY

MOTIVATION EMOTION AND STRESS

MOTIVATIONAL THEORIES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Is ‘recognition of achievement’ a hygiene factor or motivator according to Herzberg’s theory?
A
Motivator
B
Hygiene
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Motivators-Satisfying factors were labeled as motivators. Motivators, in contrast to hygiene factors, are factors are intrinsic to the job. Common hygiene factors include: personal recognition, achievement, engaging work, meaningful responsibilities, career advancement, and personal growth opportunities.

Detailed explanation-2: -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: -According to Herzberg, motivating factors (also called satisfiers) are primarily intrinsic job elements that lead to satisfaction, such as achievement, recognition, the (nature of) work itself, responsibility, advancement, and growth.

Detailed explanation-4: -Hygiene factors are the elements of a job that satisfy basic needs: security, pay, fairness, and working conditions. When these needs are met, employees feel comfortable and satisfied with their roles.

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