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Historical Perspectives on Motivation in the Work Place
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Frederick W. Taylor
The research of Frederick W. Taylor was based upon improving the efficiency of individual workers. Source: Business, Pride, Hughes, and Kapoor, 10th ed. Cengage Learning -
The Hawthorne Studies
Between 1927 and 1932, Elton Mayo's research discovered that human factors and a sense of involvement led to higher motivation. Source: Business, Pride, Hughes, and Kapoor 10th Ed. Cengage Learning -
Herzberg's Motivation-Hygiene Theory
Frederick Herzberg's research discovered that when motivation factors are present, they act as satisfiers; and when hygiene factors are absent, they act as dissatisfiers. Source: Business, Pride, Hughes, and Kapoor 10th Ed. Cengage Learning