Herzberg applied his hygiene theory to pay and reached the conclusion that pay simply prevents works from being _____.
A) demotivated
B) motivated
C) hungry
D) in a state of disequlibrum

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According to Herzberg's hygiene theory, pay is considered a hygiene factor which means that it is necessary to prevent employees from becoming dissatisfied and demotivated, but it is not enough to actually motivate them. Therefore, the correct choice is A - pay simply prevents works from being demotivated.

Herzberg Applied His Hygiene Theory to Pay and Reached the Conclusion