A Contribution of Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory Is That It

question 17

Multiple Choice

A contribution of Herzberg's two-factor theory is that it

• A)distinguishes between the need for power versus achievement.
• B)reminds managers to focus on intrinsic as well as extrinsic rewards.
• C)illustrates that needs have to be satisfied in a specific order.
• D)proves that human wants are intrinsically insatiable.
• E)suggests that job design is of little consequence to employee motivation.

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Definitions:

Elastic Demand

A situation in economics where the demand for a product changes significantly in response to changes in the price of that product.

Total Productivity

The overall effectiveness and efficiency of an entity in generating outputs from a set of inputs over a specific period of time.

Wage Rate

The fixed regular payment, typically paid on a daily or weekly basis, made by an employer to an employee.

Union Labor

Labor unions are organized groups of workers who unite to make decisions about the conditions of their work.