Which of the following is an example of a motivation factor according to Frederick Herzberg's motivation-hygiene (two-factor) theory?
a. Nursing assistants' working for a paycheck only
b. Nurse manager's interest in the prestige of the title
c. Administration's interest in productivity only
d. Hospital's funding of graduate courses for staff nurses
ANS: D
According to Herzberg, work motivations include achievement, growth, responsibility, advancement, recognition, and the job itself. If people are satisfied with their jobs, they are receiving positive feedback, developing skills, and improving their performance (e.g., through taking graduate courses or courses leading to a certification).
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