You hear one of your subordinates say,"I really like my boss,the people we work with are great,and the pay is as good as you can expect,but I just can't get excited about coming to work in the morning." Which of the following theorists would say,"I told you so."?
A) Maslow
B) Herzberg
C) McClelland
D) Adams
E) Fayol

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Herzberg's two-factor theory states that while good pay and working conditions are necessary for employee satisfaction, they do not necessarily lead to motivation or excitement about the job. Herzberg believed that motivators such as opportunities for growth and achievement, recognition, and meaningful work are what truly drive employee motivation and satisfaction. Therefore, if an employee is not excited about coming to work despite good pay and working conditions, according to Herzberg's theory, it suggests a lack of motivators in the job.

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