Question

Distinguish between Maintenance Factors and Motivational Factors given by Herzberg.

Answer 1

S.No.	Basis of Distinction	Maintenance Factors	Motivational Factors
1.	Meaning	Factors that help to maintain the existing level of motivation.	Factors that help to increase the existing level of motivation.
2.	Impact on motivation level	Do not increase motivation level	Increase motivation level
3.	Examples	Pay, working conditions, job security.	Challenging job, sense of achievement, opportunity for advancement.