Document Type : Research Paper

Author

• amir hamzeh mehrabi

Abstract

The main purpose or this research was to evaluate Herzberg 's two-factors theory (motivational and hygienic factors) teachers of Qom. Herzbergs two-factors theory was used as a theoretical framework for the research. From 2824 guidance school's teachers, as ample of 340 teachers were selected, using Cochran W.G formula. The method of research was survey, and the validity of questionnaire was confirmed using content validity and its reliability was confirmed by Cronbach coefficient (ra=0/906). According to the final results, the teachers believed that success, appreciation, the nature of job, and progress have effective role in motivating them. According to Herzberg's opinion and research hypothesis, hygienic factors should not affect teachers motivation, while they in fact did affect. When motivational factors were ranked, it became clear that male teachers believed factors such as success, progress and the nature of job were effective in motivating them, but female teachers believed appreciation, the nature of job, and unofficial relations were more effective.

Keywords

• motivational factors
• hygienic factors
• success
• appreciation
• job security