... hygiene and the other was motivating factors. He decided that if the hygiene factors were poor the motivating factors would not work. The hygiene features consisted mainly of good working conditions and a sufficient break. The motivating side included responsibility and career advancement for those who deserved it. At Ford Car Company employees are given a 15 minute break where they have the opportunity to play football and various other activities because the company provides these facilities. This obviously motivates the workforce. It helps them to loosen up before they must continue their duty. This also occurs in the Japanese firms who have a high motivation rate. They understand that by motivating employees increases productivity. The firms have Tai - chi lessons which eases stress. McGregor's Theory X and Theory Y - His theory was that he thought two different managers motivated people in different ways. Manager X thought ...

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