Two-Factor Theory of Motivation

Who developed the two-factor theory of motivation?

• Sigmund Freud

• Frederick Herzberg

• Abraham Maslow

• Ivan Pavlov

What are the two sets of factors in the two-factor theory?

• Motivators and Hygiene factors

• Positive and Negative factors

• Internal and External factors

• Intrinsic and Extrinsic factors

Which factors in the two-factor theory can lead to dissatisfaction?

• Motivators

• Hygiene factors

• Positive factors

• Internal factors

What is an example of a hygiene factor?

• Growth opportunities

• Advancement prospects

• Positive relationships with coworkers

• Job security

Which factors can actually encourage employees to work harder?

• Hygiene factors

• Positive factors

• Motivators

• Internal factors

What did Frederick Herzberg's research on employees reveal?

• People are motivated by the same factors that cause dissatisfaction

• People are motivated by different factors than those that cause dissatisfaction

• People are not motivated by any factors

• People are only motivated by hygiene factors

Which company is mentioned as an example of applying the two-factor theory?

• Apple

• Microsoft

• Google

• Amazon

What are examples of motivators?

• Job security and positive relationships

• Meaningful work and fair salaries

• Growth opportunities and recognition

• Clean working environment and company policies

What are examples of hygiene factors?

• Growth opportunities and advancement

• Varied and challenging work and recognition

• Job security and positive relationships

• Fair salaries and excellent company policies

What is the role of hygiene factors in employee motivation?

• They directly motivate employees to work harder

• They indirectly motivate employees to work harder

• They have no impact on employee motivation

• They can lead to dissatisfaction if absent