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A 6 page paper that responds to the question: Are salary and good working conditions sufficient for staff to work well? The writer begins by saying – that depends on the definition of 'good working conditions.' The writer then briefly reminds the reader of the results of Mayo's early Hawthorne studies and comments that was a long time ago and workers today need more than basic survival. This leads to a brief overview of Herzberg's theory and Maslow's hierarchy of needs. The writer then discusses empowerment as a condition of a good working environment, supporting this with ideas from Corsun and Enz and Deming. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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and 1932 considerations (Accel-Team.Com, 2001). Mayo found that work satisfaction and subsequent performance depends more on working conditions and attitudes - communications, positive management response and encouragement, than on economic
considerations (Accel Team, 2001). But, besides the fact that these studies were done 60 years ago, it still depends on how good working conditions is defined. Herzberg proposed four motivators
for employees: interest in the job, achievement, recognition and the opportunity for growth and advancement (Accel Team, 2003). According to Herzbergs hygiene/motivation theory, a good working environment has these characteristics:
* Income is enough for the employees basic needs. Basic needs in this case go beyond the survival needs of lodging, utilities, food, and such (Accel Team, 2003). In todays
world, basic needs also includes a decent car, television, computer, and such. It is not a life of luxury but it is what would be considered a good life.
* The employee is recognized as a contributing member of the company. This is what is meant by identity (Accel Team, 2003). * The job provides the employee
with status. Every job has status if the work is interesting (Accel Team, 2003). * The job is interesting and challenging enough for the employee to feel a sense of
self-fulfillment (Accel Team, 2003). * There is a sense of community, of comradeship at work (Accel Team, 2003). * The job provides security, i.e., the employee knows he or she
will have a job tomorrow (Accel Team, 2003). If Herzbergs descriptions of good working conditions are present at the job site, then, salary and good working conditions are probably enough
for employees to work well. Probably. Because it is known that todays workers want more than what this list describes. Maslows theory of needs has been cited frequently when
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