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What are the motivators according to Herzberg?
What are the motivators according to Herzberg?
- Job itself
- Recognition
- Achievements
- Challenges
- Opportunities for promotion
- Responsibility
- Job engagement
How does job enlargement contribute to making a job more meaningful?
How does job enlargement contribute to making a job more meaningful?
By integrating all small parts into one unit, job enlargement makes the job more meaningful.
What is the main focus of job enrichment?
What is the main focus of job enrichment?
To make the job more responsible and difficult.
How does job enrichment impact an employee's sense of responsibility?
How does job enrichment impact an employee's sense of responsibility?
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Why is it important for a worker to have a meaningful job?
Why is it important for a worker to have a meaningful job?
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How do job enlargement and job enrichment serve as motivational tools?
How do job enlargement and job enrichment serve as motivational tools?
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What is the importance of self-esteem, reputation, and self-actualization as employees move to higher levels of management?
What is the importance of self-esteem, reputation, and self-actualization as employees move to higher levels of management?
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How can admiration and appreciation be effective tools for motivation?
How can admiration and appreciation be effective tools for motivation?
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Why is it important to appreciate good performance in addition to addressing bad performance?
Why is it important to appreciate good performance in addition to addressing bad performance?
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How can managers satisfy the self-esteem needs of employees related to their personal interests?
How can managers satisfy the self-esteem needs of employees related to their personal interests?
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What role can competition play in satisfying self-actualization needs in employees?
What role can competition play in satisfying self-actualization needs in employees?
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How can the sense of pride in a job be satisfied according to the text?
How can the sense of pride in a job be satisfied according to the text?
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Why is it important to consider economic development when discussing needs?
Why is it important to consider economic development when discussing needs?
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According to Herzberg, what are the two types of factors relating to job satisfaction in his hygiene theory?
According to Herzberg, what are the two types of factors relating to job satisfaction in his hygiene theory?
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What happens when hygienic factors are absent in the workplace according to Herzberg?
What happens when hygienic factors are absent in the workplace according to Herzberg?
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Why does Herzberg argue that money is not the most important motivating factor?
Why does Herzberg argue that money is not the most important motivating factor?
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Why is the classification of needs doubted according to the text?
Why is the classification of needs doubted according to the text?
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What is the impact of employees experiencing dissatisfaction as per Herzberg's theory?
What is the impact of employees experiencing dissatisfaction as per Herzberg's theory?
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What is the main difference between Maslow's theory and Herzberg's theory?
What is the main difference between Maslow's theory and Herzberg's theory?
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What are some examples of hygiene factors according to Herzberg's theory?
What are some examples of hygiene factors according to Herzberg's theory?
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What is the core question asked by Herzberg during interviews in his research?
What is the core question asked by Herzberg during interviews in his research?
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Why was the method of interview adopted by Herzberg criticized?
Why was the method of interview adopted by Herzberg criticized?
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What important aspect does Herzberg's theory ignore according to critics?
What important aspect does Herzberg's theory ignore according to critics?
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Explain the difference between hygiene factors and motivators according to Herzberg's theory.
Explain the difference between hygiene factors and motivators according to Herzberg's theory.
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What is the concept of job enrichment?
What is the concept of job enrichment?
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How does job enlargement differ from job enrichment?
How does job enlargement differ from job enrichment?
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How can delegation of authority and responsibility satisfy an employee's need for recognition?
How can delegation of authority and responsibility satisfy an employee's need for recognition?
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What is the significance of employees stock options in motivation?
What is the significance of employees stock options in motivation?
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How does participation in decision-making process contribute to employee motivation?
How does participation in decision-making process contribute to employee motivation?
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What is the potential downside of lack of skills in using the tool of participation in decision-making?
What is the potential downside of lack of skills in using the tool of participation in decision-making?
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Study Notes
Motivators
- Job itself, recognition, achievements, challenges, opportunities for promotion, responsibility, and job engagement are motivators that stimulate employees to work.
- Job enlargement and job enrichment are motivational tools that create an environment that motivates employees.
Job Enlargement
- Job enlargement means expanding the job by integrating small parts into one unit of production.
- It makes the job more meaningful and motivates employees to work with enthusiasm.
Job Enrichment
- Job enrichment makes the job more responsible and difficult, making it challenging and motivating for employees.
Herzberg's Hygiene Theory
- Hygienic factors (wage, inter-personal relations, supervision, company policies, working conditions, and status) do not increase job satisfaction nor motivate employees, but their absence results in dissatisfaction.
- Motivators (job itself, recognition, achievements, challenges, opportunities for promotion, responsibility, and job engagement) stimulate employees to work.
Comparison of Maslow and Herzberg Theories
- Maslow's theory focuses on self-actualization, self-esteem, love, and safety needs.
- Herzberg's theory differentiates between hygienic factors and motivators.
Criticism of Herzberg's Theory
- The method of interview adopted by Herzberg was subjective and not objective-oriented.
- The theory ignores situational factors that have an impact on motivation.
- There is no clear correlation between job satisfaction and productivity.
Motivational Tools
- Appreciation and admiration are effective weapons for motivation that are often neglected.
- Interest in employees' personal matters can increase their morale.
- Competition can satisfy self-actualization needs.
- Delegation of responsibility and participation in decision-making can satisfy recognition needs.
- Job enlargement and job enrichment can make employees feel proud and motivated.
- Employees' stock options can motivate employees to work hard and increase company prosperity.
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Test your knowledge on the comparison of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs theory and Herzberg's Two-Factor theory. Explore the concepts of self-actualization, self-esteem, love needs, motivators, and hygiene factors.