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Herzberg’s Motivation-Hygiene Theory in Chinese

The two-factor theory (also known as Herzberg’s motivation-hygiene theory and dual-factor theory) states that there are certain factors in the workplace that cause job satisfaction while a separate set of factors cause dissatisfaction, all of which act independently of each other. It was developed by psychologist Frederick Herzberg. You can also read posts on Facebook, […]

Hofstede’s Cultural dimensions in Chinese

Hofstede‘s cultural dimensions theory is a framework for cross-cultural communication, developed by Geert Hofstede. It shows the effects of a society’s culture on the values of its members, and how these values relate to behaviour, using a structure derived from factor analysis.There are five dimensions of national culture in the Hofstede model. Put them in […]

Understanding Job Design and Its Importance in the Workplace

Job design refers to the process of organizing work tasks that are necessary to perform a specific job. It encompasses several administrative areas such as job enlargement, job enrichment, job simplification, and job rotation. A well-designed job is characterized by a variety of good body positions, reasonable strength requirements, an appropriate amount of mental activity, […]

Six Aspects of Organizational Design You should Know

On the most basic level, organizational design is a systematic process for establishing the principles and structures that guide a business or organization toward achieving its goals. There are a few aspects of organizational design you should know about. They are: Work Specialization, Departmentalization, Chain of Command, Span of Control, Centralization & Decentralization, and Formalization. […]

“We wish you a Happy Mid-Autumn Festival” in Chinese

The Mid-Autumn Festival (simplified Chinese: 中秋节; traditional Chinese: 中秋節), also known as Moon Festival or Mooncake Festival, is a traditional Chinese festival celebrated by China and many East and Southeast Asian people under the influence of China. It is the second-most important holiday after Chinese New Year with a history dating back over 3,000 years, […]