Two Factor Theory Case Study

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Methods and Theories Equity theory & Two-factor theory “The conventional definition of management is getting work done through individuals, but real management is developing people through work” (Josephson, 2012). In command to build an operative organizational culture, leaders and managers should set objectives to build healthy and productive relationships with their subordinates. As the case study states, management failed to do it. In order to have a close look at the process of building relationships between employees and management and analyze this problem this part of the paper focuses on examining two theories: equity theory (John Adams) and two-factor theory (Frederick Herzberg). According to the equity theory people (employees) subjectively determine the attitude of the consideration received for their efforts and then relate it to the remuneration of other people doing similar work. If this comparison indicates imbalance and injustice, a person believes that his colleague for the same work received a greater award. As a result, it is necessary to motivate the employee to ...

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