Question

Brite plating company has lost a number of valuable employees to competitors. it recently gave employees a substantial raise, but turnover remains high. this is a reflection that, according to herzberg's motivation-hygiene theory, money is considered to be a(n) _______ factor.

Answer 1

Hygiene factor. These factors (salary, benefits, vacations, work conditions, job status, job security) do not give positive satisfaction or provide higher motivation. However, their absence will lead to dissatisfaction. The alternative would be motivators, which provides positive satisfaction and motivation.