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Frederick Herzberg on Motivating Employees

By: Willy C. Shih
  • Format:Print
  • | Language:English
  • | Pages:11
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Abstract

This background note summarizes Frederick Herzberg's development of his motivation-hygiene theory, his theory regarding job enrichment, and how the theory has evolved. This is at the core of extrinsic versus intrinsic motivation.

Keywords

Motivation and Incentives; Theory; Service Industry; Manufacturing Industry; United States

Citation

Shih, Willy C. "Frederick Herzberg on Motivating Employees." Harvard Business School Background Note 624-085, February 2024.

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Willy C. Shih

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