Question

Herzberg found that good pay
a. had no effect on worker attitudes.
b. was a hygiene factor rather than a motivator.
c. was the strongest motivator.
d. was a significant motivator, but not as important as job security.

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Was a hygiene factor rather than a motivator

Explanation:

The Herzberg theory of motivation identified two factors of motivation, which are the  hygiene factor and the motivators.

The hygiene factors include, good pay, job security, fringe benefit etc. These factors doesn't give positive satisfaction or  motivators but their absent causes dissatisfaction.  on the other hand the motivators give positive satisfactions the motivators includes recognition for one's achievement, responsibility,  involvement in decision making, having  sense of importance to an organization