AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Certain factors can be measured with reference to Herzberg’s two-factor theory of motivation. For example, money is a hygiene factor for employees-it keeps them satisfied with their jobs but it doesn’t always inspire them to be creative or improve themselves.

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: -Answer: the responsibility is not the hygiene factor in Herzberg’s motivational theory.

Detailed explanation-4: -The business example of implementation of Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory is to improve hygiene factors by providing job security and to improve motivation factors by providing more growth and development opportunities for employees. Benefits of Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory: Direct focus on employees’ motivation.