Frederick Herzberg Quotes

#1. Man does work for profit in order to enjoy pain; but in a positive sense, he works to enjoy the excitement and meaning that achievement provides for his own psychological growth and thereby his happiness.

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#2. It is only when a person has his own generator that we can talk about motivation. He then needs no outside stimulation. He wants to do it.

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#3. You cannot love an employee into creativity, although you can ... avoid his dissatisfactions with the way you treat him.

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#4. Frederick Herzberg, asserts that the powerful motivator in our lives isn't money; it's the opportunity to learn, grow in responsibilities, contribute to others, and be recognized for achievements.

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#5. Idleness, indifference and irresponsibility are healthy responses to absurd work.

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#6. True motivation comes from achievement, personal development, job satisfaction, and recognition.

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#7. It's the job of a manager not to light the fire of motivation, but to create an environment to let each person's personal spark of motivation blaze.

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#8. If you want someone to do a good job, give them a good job to do.

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#9. A reward once given becomes a right.

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