Frederick Herzberg – Motivation-Hygiene Theory or the Two factor theory
Simply said, Two factor theory of Frederick Herzberg talks about two things: Motivator Factors and Hygiene Factors.
This is what wikipedia has to say about the Two factor theory:
Frederick Irving Herzberg (1923 – 2000) was a noted psychologist who became one of the most influential names in business management.
Herzberg proposed the Motivation-Hygiene Theory, also known as the Two factor theory (1959) of job satisfaction. According to his theory, people are influenced by two factors:
- Satisfaction, which is primarily the result of the motivator factors. These factors help increase satisfaction but have little effect on dissatisfaction.
- Dissatisfaction is primarily the result of hygiene factors. These factors, if absent or inadequate, cause dissatisfaction, but their presence has little effect on long-term satisfaction
Motivator Factors
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Hygiene Factors
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We also suggest this relevant article if you have time: Abraham Maslow – Hierarchy Pyramid of Human Needs or Motivational Pyramid
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