Wendy thinks that it is an excellent idea to have music playing in the background while her team carry out their duties. What kind of factor is being represented by Herzberg's theory?

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According to Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory, hygiene factors do not lead to higher levels of motivation, but their absence can lead to dissatisfaction. Background music is considered a hygiene factor because while it might prevent dissatisfaction and create a pleasant work environment, it does not directly motivate employees or lead to higher job satisfaction in the way that motivators (factors related to the job itself, such as recognition, responsibility, or advancement) do.

Wendy Thinks That It Is an Excellent Idea to Have