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Quote by Frederick Herzberg

“Man does work for profit in order to enjoy pain; but in a positive sense, he works to enjoy the excitement and meaning that achievement provides for his own psychological growth and thereby his happiness.”

Quote by Frederick Herzberg

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Frederick Herzberg
Frederick Herzberg

Frederick Herzberg, born on April 18, 1923 and died on January 19, 2000, was a renowned psychologist. His research focused on work motivation and employee motivation, and he proposed the famous Two-Factor Theory, which had a profound impact on human resource management. more

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