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Frederick Herzberg - Motivational Theory: Karen Muska
Frederick Herzberg - Motivational Theory: Karen Muska
Karen Muska
Herzberg, a clinical psychologist and pioneer of job enrichment, developed his motivation theory during his investigation of 200 accountants and engineers in the USA.
Herzberg showed that satisfaction and dissatisfaction at work almost always arose from different factors
Hygiene factors are needed to ensure an employee does not become dissatisfied. They do not lead to higher levels of motivation, but without them there is dissatisfaction. Motivation factors are needed in order to motivate an employee into higher performance. These factors result from internal generators in employees.
Hygiene Needs
People will strive to achieve hygiene needs because they are unhappy without them, but once satisfied, the effect soon wears off satisfaction is temporary. (Chapman)
True Motivators
Achievement Recognition for achievement Work itself (interest in the task) Responsibility Growth and advancement
A school environment should meet the basic hygiene needs of students, teachers and staff to avoid unhappiness and dissension. School administrators can help fulfill these needs by:
Helping to provide teachers and students with the resources they need (supplies, technology, etc.), Ensuring a safe, clean, inviting work and learning environment Developing and nurturing relationships Providing or advocating for appropriate monetary compensation
Plus:
References
Chapman, Alan (n.d.). Frederick Herzberg motivational theory, motivators and hygiene factors. Businessballs.com Retrieved 7/21/10 from http://www.businessballs.com/herzberg.htm Frederick Herzberg (1968). "One More Time: How Do You Motivate Employees?". Harvard Business Review Value Based Management.net. Two Factor Theory Herzberg, Frederick. Retrieved from: http://www.valuebasedmanagement.net/methods_he rzberg_two_factor_theory.html