Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory is used to determine the influence of intrinsic and extrinsic job satisfaction factors (Baylor, 2010, pp. 5). These factors contribute and determine a person’s job satisfaction or dissatisfaction. If an employee finds any particular factors motivating and/or rewarding, then the results can be a positive reaction to their job satisfaction.
Intrinsic job satisfaction factors are motivating factors. These motivating factors are based on, but not limited to, achievement, recognition, responsibility, advancement, growth, and the general work and job tasks (Fazal, 2011). Extrinsic job satisfaction factors or hygiene factors are related to job context and include environment, working conditions, interaction or lack of …show more content…
These extrinsic factors are just some of the main hygiene factors that can affect a person’s overall job satisfaction or dissatisfaction. One form of dissatisfaction includes job alienation especially if the job position limits interaction and communication with other people (Kendall, 2013, p. 391). Nathan Hosmer is a 39-year-old general manager for a pizza restaurant. He has worked for this company for about 18 years. For the past eleven years I worked for the same company and have also dated him, so I am very familiar with the multitude of factors that contribute to his levels of job satisfaction and dissatisfaction. Overall, Nathan is very dissatisfied with his job. Some of the factors that have lead to this job dissatisfaction were gathered from years of daily observations as well as statements made directly by Nathan. I ascertain that the lack of motivating factors is the main cause for his unhappiness in the workplace. The district manager and vice president of the company have never told any employee that they are an asset to the company or hand out
Intrinsic job satisfaction factors are motivating factors. These motivating factors are based on, but not limited to, achievement, recognition, responsibility, advancement, growth, and the general work and job tasks (Fazal, 2011). Extrinsic job satisfaction factors or hygiene factors are related to job context and include environment, working conditions, interaction or lack of …show more content…
These extrinsic factors are just some of the main hygiene factors that can affect a person’s overall job satisfaction or dissatisfaction. One form of dissatisfaction includes job alienation especially if the job position limits interaction and communication with other people (Kendall, 2013, p. 391). Nathan Hosmer is a 39-year-old general manager for a pizza restaurant. He has worked for this company for about 18 years. For the past eleven years I worked for the same company and have also dated him, so I am very familiar with the multitude of factors that contribute to his levels of job satisfaction and dissatisfaction. Overall, Nathan is very dissatisfied with his job. Some of the factors that have lead to this job dissatisfaction were gathered from years of daily observations as well as statements made directly by Nathan. I ascertain that the lack of motivating factors is the main cause for his unhappiness in the workplace. The district manager and vice president of the company have never told any employee that they are an asset to the company or hand out