Matthew was an engineer in a large aerospace company.He was unhappy with his job and it was beginning to show in terms of his work performance.His supervisor Harry tried to motivate Matthew by telling him about the new employee benefit plans that the company would be coming out with in the next quarter.Harry also told Matthew about the new building that they were going to move to next month.Using Herzberg's two-factor theory,which type of factor was Harry using to motivate Matthew?

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Harry was using hygiene factors, which are factors that can prevent job dissatisfaction, but do not necessarily lead to job satisfaction. The new employee benefit plans and the new building are examples of hygiene factors as they do not directly impact job satisfaction but can prevent job dissatisfaction.

Matthew Was an Engineer in a Large Aerospace Company