All of the following statements describe hygiene factors in the two-factor theory EXCEPT:
A) hygiene factors are associated with the job context or work setting.
B) hygiene factors are sources of job dissatisfaction.
C) hygiene factors involve the work setting or the environment in which people work.
D) improving hygiene factors will prevent people from being dissatisfied.
E) improving hygiene factors will make people satisfied with their work.

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Hygiene factors, according to Herzberg's two-factor theory, are elements that can lead to dissatisfaction if missing but do not necessarily motivate employees when improved. They are related to the work environment or context. Improving these factors can prevent dissatisfaction but does not inherently lead to satisfaction or motivation, which is instead influenced by motivators.

All of the Following Statements Describe Hygiene Factors in the Two-Factor