Which theory is based on the observation that factors which meet individuals' need for psychological growth, especially responsibility, job challenge, and achievement must be characteristic of their jobs?

a. McGreagor’s theory X
b. Herzberg's two-factor theory
c. Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs
d. Vroom’s expectancy theory


b. Herzberg's two-factor theory
The impetus for redesigning job depth was provided by Herzberg’s two-factor theory of motivation. The basis of his theory is that factors which meet individuals’ need for psychological growth, especially responsibility, job challenge, and achievement must be characteristic of their jobs.

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