Title: Herzberg's Two Factor Theory of Motivation
Headings: Herzberg’s Two Factor Theory of Motivation
Herzberg’s Two Factor Theory of Motivation
Herzberg’s Two Factor Theory of Motivation
Herzberg’s Two Factor Theory of Motivation – Maintenance and Motivational Factors and Criticism
Maintenance and Motivational Factors:
Maintenance/Hygiene Factors:
Motivational Factors:
Herzberg’s theory has been criticised on following basis:
Herzberg’s Two Factor Theory of Motivation – Two Dimensions of Motivation: Hygiene Factors and Motivational Factors
According to him, motivation has two dimensions:
1. Hygiene Factors:
2. Motivational Factors:
Herzberg’s Two Factor Theory of Motivation – Factors and Objectives
(i) Motivational Factors:
(ii) Maintenance Factors:
According to Dumette, Cumette, Campbell and Haked (1967) this theory has accomplished three important objectives:
Herzberg’s Two Factor Theory of Motivation
Hygiene Factors:
Motivators:
Herzberg’s Two Factor Theory of Motivation – Criticisms and Comparison of Maslow’s and Herzberg’s Models
Criticisms:
This theory suffers from the following criticisms:
Comparison of Maslow’s and Herzberg’s Models:
Herzberg’s Two Factor Theory of Motivation – Factors, Critical Appreciation and Comparison of Maslow and Herzberg Models
He asked them two questions:
The factors so identified were classified by him into two categories:
1. Motivational Factors:
Herzberg mentioned six motivational factors as:
2. Maintenance Factors:
Herzberg named ten maintenance factors as:
Critical Appreciation of Herzberg’s Model:
Criticism:
Comparison of Maslow and Herzberg Models:
Herzberg’s Two Factor Theory of Motivation – With Shortcomings and Conclusion
The theory is classified into two factors:
A. Hygienic or Maintenance Factors:
B. Motivators:
The Shortcomings of Herzberg’s Theory:
Conclusion:
Herzberg’s Two Factor Theory of Motivation – Hygiene Factors, Motivating Factors, Critical Analysis and Comparison
Various hygiene and motivating factors as follows:
i. Hygiene Factors:
ii. Motivating Factors:
Critical Analysis of the Theory:
Thinkers on the subject have argued against the theory as follows:
Comparison of Maslow and Herzberg Theories:

Content: 2. Motivational Factors: These are directly are related to work itself. The presence of these factors leads to a highly motivating situation. However, their absence does not create any dissatisfaction. The motivational factors include-recognition on achievement, advancement of work itself, possibility of growth and development and responsibility. Factors like achievement and responsibility are related to the work itself and others are derived from it. These factors are called motivators or satisfiers. They are job centered and related to job contents. Herzberg’s model has been applied to the industry and it has given new hopes and avenues.