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HYGIENE FACTOR [1 record]

Record 1 1989-08-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Management Theory
  • Working Practices and Conditions
DEF

A term used by Frederick Herzberg to encompass job context factors, such as salary, fringe benefits, job security, and nature of supervision.

CONT

The dissatisfaction-avoidance or hygiene (KITA) factors that are extrinsic to the job include: company policy and administration, supervision, interpersonal relationships, working conditions, salary status, and security.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Théories de la gestion
  • Régimes et conditions de travail
CONT

Le deuxième groupe est appelé facteurs "hygiéniques" tels le leadership, la philosophie de l'administration, la structure des salaires et des promotions, les interactions et d'autres éléments sociologiques.

Spanish

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