Which of the Following Is a Criticism of Herzberg's Theory

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a criticism of Herzberg's theory of motivation?

• A)The primary research methodology used to arrive at hygiene and motivator factors is flawed.
• B)The classification of factors as hygiene or motivator is missing the factor of satisfiers.
• C)Pay should be classified as a motivator,not as a hygiene factor.
• D)The theory suggests that improving the environment only goes so far in motivating employees.

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