22 Herzberg's Motivation-Hygiene Theory

hygien factors

security, relationship with other employees, status, pay rate and physical working conditions.

The advantages of Herzberg's Motivation-Hygiene

the employees will be recognised for good work and will be motivated to work harder for results.

Herzberg's Motivation-Hygiene definition

This theory states that there are two aspects of employee needs in the workplace, hygiene and motivation factors. High satisfaction of hygiene factors need to be met to motivate high motivation factors.

motivation factors

achievement, recognition, challenge, promotion and responsibility

The disadvantages of Herzberg's Motivation-Hygiene

employers will need to track the employees and spend a lot of time on them. They will also need to spend money on the workplace conditions and safety.