1. Meaning ↓
Maslow's theory is based on the concept of human needs too their satisfaction.
Hertzberg's theory is based on the role of motivators which include achievement, recognition too chance for growth.
2. Basis of Theory ↓
Maslow's theory is based on the hierarchy of human needs. He identified v sets of human needs (on priority basis) too their satisfaction inwards motivating employees.
Hertzberg refers to hygiene factors too motivating factors inwards his theory. Hygiene factors are dissatisfiers spell motivating factors motivate subordinates. Hierarchical organisation of needs is non given.
3. Nature of Theory ↓
Maslow's theory is rather unproblematic too descriptive. The theory is based long sense nearly human needs.
Hertzberg's theory is to a greater extent than prescriptive. It suggests the motivating factors which tin hold out used effectively. This theory is based on actual data collected past times Hertzberg past times interviewing 200 engineers too accountants.
4. Applicability of Theory ↓
Maslow's theory is most pop too widely cited theory of motivation too has broad applicability. It is generally applicable to misfortunate too developing countries where coin is nevertheless a big motivating factor.
Herzberg's theory is an extension of Maslow's theory of motivation. Its applicability is narrow. It is applicable to rich too developed countries where coin is less of import motivating factor.
5. Descriptive or Prescriptive ↓
Maslow's theory or model is descriptive inwards nature.
Herzberg's theory or model is prescriptive inwards nature.
6. Motivators ↓
According to Maslow's model, whatever ask tin deed every bit motivator provided it is non satisfied or relatively less satisfied.
In the dual share model of Hertzberg, hygiene factors (lower degree needs) produce non deed every bit motivators. Only the higher gild needs (achievement, recognition, challenging work) deed every bit motivators.
