Although Herzberg's motivation theory is popular,it has been criticized for all of the following reasons except:
A) It over-simplifies the nature of job satisfaction
B) No self-reports of performance were used
C) It requires people to look at themselves retrospectively
D) The motivational and performance consequences of the theory are untested

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Herzberg's motivation theory was based on in-depth interviews with a small sample of engineers and accountants. As such, it has been criticized for being too narrow and not representative of other professions. However, there is no criticism regarding the use of self-reports of performance in the theory.

Although Herzberg's Motivation Theory Is Popular,it Has Been Criticized for All