AP PSYCHOLOGY

MOTIVATION EMOTION AND STRESS

MOTIVATIONAL THEORIES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of these shows Herzberg’s theory in maximum practice?
A
High hygiene & low motivation
B
High hygiene and high motivation
C
Low hygiene and low motivation
D
Low hygiene and low motivation
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -Hygiene factors guard against job dissatisfaction, and motivators contribute to job satisfaction. Examples of hygiene factors are work relationships, supervisor relationships, working conditions and environment, and salary. Examples of motivators are achievement, recognition, and responsibility.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Herzburg two-factor theory, also known as the Herzburg’s Hygiene Theory, posits that job satisfaction and dissatisfaction are not opposites. The research underpinning this theory identifies characteristics of jobs that related to job satisfaction-while a different set of job factors lead to dissatisfaction.

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