1923 - 2000
Frederick Herzberg was an American psychologist and motivational theorist, best known for developing the Two-Factor Theory of Motivation, which distinguishes between hygiene factors and motivators in the workplace. Born on April 18, 1923, he significantly influenced management practices and organizational psychology through his research on job satisfaction and employee motivation. Herzberg's work has had a lasting impact on how businesses understand and improve employee engagement and productivity.