CIPS L5M15 Exam - Topic 1 Question 6 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L5M15 exam

Question #: 6
Topic #: 1

[All L5M15 Questions]

In Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory, which of the following factors affect motivation? Select TWO

AMotivation factors

BDemotivation factors

CHygiene factors

DFun factors

Show Suggested Answer

Suggested Answer: A, C

Herzberg identified motivators (e.g., achievement, recognition, responsibility) that increase satisfaction, and hygiene factors (e.g., pay, conditions) that prevent dissatisfaction. Both affect workplace motivation in different ways.

by Herminia at Oct 27, 2025, 04:20 AM

Limited Time Offer

25%

Off

Get Premium L5M15 Questions as Interactive Web-Based Practice Test or PDF

Contribute your Thoughts:

Submit Cancel

Pete

15 hours ago

But what about B? Demotivation can affect motivation too.

upvoted 0 times

...

Ming

6 days ago

I agree, A and C make sense. They really drive performance.

upvoted 0 times

...

Aileen

11 days ago

I always thought hygiene factors were just about cleanliness!

upvoted 0 times

...

Chauncey

16 days ago

Wait, are fun factors even a real thing?

upvoted 0 times

...

Darrin

21 days ago

Totally agree with A and C!

upvoted 0 times

...

Katina

26 days ago

I thought B was a thing too?

upvoted 0 times

...

Marsha

1 month ago

A, C, and D. Wait, what? D is not a real thing. Gotta love these exam questions trying to trip us up!

upvoted 0 times

...

Barrett

1 month ago

I'm going with A and C. Herzberg knew his stuff - you can't just have "fun factors" and expect people to be motivated!

upvoted 0 times

...

Twana

1 month ago

A and C, no doubt. Hygiene factors are the basic needs that prevent dissatisfaction, while motivation factors actually drive us to perform better.

upvoted 0 times

...

Amos

2 months ago

Definitely A and C. Herzberg's theory is all about the distinction between motivators and hygiene factors. D is just silly.

upvoted 0 times

...

Abel

2 months ago

A and C are the correct answers. Hygiene factors like pay and working conditions affect motivation, not just the motivation factors.

upvoted 0 times

...

Pamela

2 months ago

Fun factors seem off to me; I don't think they fit into Herzberg's theory at all. I’m leaning towards motivation and hygiene factors.

upvoted 0 times

...

Nada

2 months ago

A and C are the right ones!

upvoted 0 times

...

Lashawn

2 months ago

I feel like demotivation factors were mentioned in relation to hygiene factors, but I can't remember if they count as motivation.

upvoted 0 times

...

Tasia

2 months ago

I think it's A and C. Motivation and hygiene are key.

upvoted 0 times

...

Stefany

3 months ago

I remember discussing hygiene factors in class, but I can't recall if they were considered motivation or not.

upvoted 0 times

...

Ozell

3 months ago

I think motivation factors are definitely one of the answers, but I'm not sure about the second one. Maybe hygiene factors?

upvoted 0 times

...

Yvonne

3 months ago

I'm not totally sure, but I think the "fun factors" option is a bit of a trick answer. Herzberg's theory is more about the actual factors that impact motivation, not just fun stuff. I'll go with A and C.

upvoted 0 times

...

Matthew

4 months ago

I'm pretty confident about this one. Herzberg said motivation factors increase job satisfaction, while hygiene factors prevent dissatisfaction. So the answer is definitely A and C.

upvoted 0 times

...

Shawana

4 months ago

Okay, I've got this. Motivation factors are things that actually motivate people, like achievement and recognition. Hygiene factors are things that prevent demotivation, like salary and working conditions. So the answer must be A and C.

upvoted 0 times

...

Kris

4 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit confused. I know Herzberg's theory has something to do with motivation, but I can't quite remember the details. I'll have to think this through carefully.

upvoted 0 times

...

Ilda

4 months ago

I think the answer is A and C. Herzberg's theory talks about motivation factors and hygiene factors, so those seem like the relevant ones here.

upvoted 0 times

Cortney

3 months ago

I think A and C are spot on too!

upvoted 0 times

...