UNDERSTANDING WORK MOTIVATION FOR EMPLOYEES WORKING IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY FROM HERZBERG’S PERSPECTIVE

Abstract

In the changing times, the source of employee motivation has become mo re and more dynamic. The HRs around the world are trying to tap the ri ght causes for motivation to sustain employee engagement and enhance j ob satisfaction. This paper examines the various factors of job satisf action and job dissatisfaction among IT sector employees using Herzber g’s theory of motivation as underlying factors of motivation. This res earch is empirical in nature as it involves the administration of a qu estionnaire to the responses on the basis of their current job role in IT sector. The results indicated that the factors causing job satisfa ction and job dissatisfaction differ in nature as explained by Herzber g. However, some factors like advancement, company policies and interp ersonal relations showed mixed results towards their contribution to e ither job satisfaction or dissatisfaction.