What is Herzberg's theory?

Answer by  bossman (7)

Hertzberg's theory deals with how the work environment affects a worker's attitude. The top 6 dissatisfaction factors according to this theory are: company policy, supervision, relationship w/Boss, work conditions, Salary, relationship w/peers. The top 6 satisfaction factors according to Hertzberg's theory are: Achievement, Recognition, work itself, responsibility, advancement, and growth.

Answer by  dhuoda (1431)

Herzberg's theory is a management theory which distinguishes between motivation that comes from real satisfaction, and motivation that is affected only by "hygiene factors". It helps managers to work out what kind of interventions and initiatives will improve worker motivation, and what only appears to do so, but in fact is a waste of time.