Understanding Special Cause LO4676

Roy Winkler (rwinkler@iquest.net)
Sat, 06 Jan 1996 09:22:03 -0800

Replying to LO4628 --

Ray Evans Harrell wrote:
> I think you miss the point. The Management said they wouldn't do the
> dangerous work without adequate compensation either, however since they
> were adequately compensated they did the work rather than lose their jobs,
> medical plans, retirement, etc.

I would question whether it was the difference in pay and
benefits that really permitted the management to perform the dangerous
work, or it was the difference in stature, recognition, and
organizational expectations that enabled them.

According to Frederick Herzberg, in his motivator/hygiene model,
money is not really a motivator; it is a "hygiene factor" that works
against you if it is _not_ satisfied.

Therefore, you have firemen, emergency medical technicians, and
policemen, who do extraordinarily dangerous work for extraordinarily low
pay. Why do they do it? The are motivated by intrinsic needs that are
outside the realm of remuneration.

I don't think we're saying different things, except I disagree
about the *likely* cause of the *real* difference in acceptance of
dangerous work between the two groups.

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