Applying Herzberg's two-factor theory,an employee who is paid well,has job security,has good relationships with co-workers and the supervisor but is not given any challenging assignments and is very bored with his/her job is likely to have _______________.
A)low job dissatisfaction,high job satisfaction
B)high job dissatisfaction,low job satisfaction
C)low job dissatisfaction,low job satisfaction
D)high job dissatisfaction,high job satisfaction

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Herzberg's two-factor theory distinguishes between hygiene factors (such as pay, job security, and relationships) that can prevent dissatisfaction when adequate, and motivators (such as challenging work) that can lead to satisfaction. In this scenario, the presence of good hygiene factors would lead to low job dissatisfaction, but the absence of motivators (challenging assignments) would result in low job satisfaction.

Applying Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory,an Employee Who Is Paid Well,has Job