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Background
Frederick Herzberg (1923 - 2000) an academic who concluded that certain factors in the workplace cause job satisfaction, while others lead to dissatisfaction.Two Factor Theory
Proposed the Two factor theory (1959) of human motivation in the workplace. According to his theory people are influenced by two factors:- Satisfaction and psychological growth are a result of motivation factors.
- Dissatisfaction is a result of a lack of hygiene factors.
Hygiene:
- Pay
- Fringe Benefits
- Relationship with coworkers
- Physical Environment
Motivators:
- Challenge
- Autonomy
- Intrinsic Interests
- Creative Opportunities
See also
- Hawthorne effect - which throws light on the difficulties of measuring motivation
External links
- Herzberg's Theory of Motivation and Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
- Harvard Business Review Article: One More Time: How Do You Motivate Employees?
"Frederick Herzberg"