Asked by Monique Duplessis on May 11, 2024

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Compare and contrast Maslow's hierarchy of needs and Herzberg's motivation-hygiene theory.

Motivation-Hygiene Theory

A theory by Frederick Herzberg that suggests job satisfaction and dissatisfaction arise from two different sets of factors - motivation factors and hygiene factors.

Maslow's Hierarchy

A theory in psychology proposed by Abraham Maslow, which outlines a hierarchy of human needs from basic physiological needs to self-actualization.

  • Distinguish between various motivational theories and identify their key components.
  • Understand the application of Maslow's hierarchy of needs within a work environment.
  • Comprehend the principles of Herzberg's motivation-hygiene theory and distinguish between the elements of motivators and hygiene factors.
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Jeremiah BergoniaMay 13, 2024
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Maslow's hierarchy of needs
people have universal needs ordered in importance
physiological, safety, social, esteem, and self-actualization needs
a variety of ways to motivate behavior is needed.
Herzberg's motivation-hygiene theory
factors producing job satisfaction are not the same factors that produce job dissatisfaction
things that cause people to feel positive about their jobs are motivators
things that cause people to feed negative about their jobs are hygiene factors
need to create an opportunity for people to achieve