Hackmann & Oldham Job Characteristics Theory

 

J. Richard Hackman and Greg R. Oldham developed "the job characteristics theory" in 1975. They expanded the theory in 1980.

The theory has its roots in Frederick Herzberg two-factor theory of motivation. Which job conditions create motivation for the individual employee is the main focal in Hackman and Oldham's theory. They do not believe it is possible to create motivation, if the job is monotonous and boring for the individual employee.

The theory has its roots in Frederick Herzberg two-factor theory of motivation. Hackman and Oldham's theory focuses on identifying what job conditions motivate individual employees. They do not believe it is possible to create motivation, if the job is monotonous and boring for the individual employee.