Which of the following statements about motivation-hygiene theory is accurate?
A)Victor Vroom developed it.
B)"Motivation factors" refer to non-work related factors such as pay, benefits and relationships with co-workers.
C)Unacceptable hygiene factors won't cause an employee to be unhappy at work , but unacceptable motivation factors will.
D)Acceptable or positive motivation factors won't cause an employee to be happy at work, but acceptable or positive hygiene factors will.

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The Motivation-Hygiene theory predicts that positive motivation factors will cause an employee to be happy at work.
Key Takeaway: Vroom developed the Expectancy Theory, which deals with weighing options and making decisions, and Herzberg developed the Motivation-Hygiene theory. Motivation factors refer to work related factors (such as the nature of the work, and the challenge inherent to the work), while hygiene factors refer to the non-work related factors identified in option B. Lastly, acceptable or positive motivation factors will cause an employee to be happy at work, but acceptable or positive hygiene factors won't.

Which of the Following Statements About Motivation-Hygiene Theory Is Accurate