ylläpitotekijät

Ylläpitotekijät, a Finnish term, translates to "maintenance factors" or "hygiene factors" in English. This concept is central to motivation theories, particularly Frederick Herzberg's two-factor theory of motivation. Ylläpitotekijät are the environmental conditions that surround a job, rather than the job content itself. They are primarily related to the context in which work is performed.

These factors, when absent or inadequate, lead to dissatisfaction. However, when present and satisfactory, they do not necessarily lead to increased motivation or job satisfaction. Instead, their presence merely prevents dissatisfaction. Examples of ylläpitotekijät include company policies, supervision, relationship with a supervisor, working conditions, salary, status, and job security.

The theory posits that addressing ylläpitotekijät is a prerequisite for fostering motivation. Organizations must ensure these basic needs are met to create an environment where employees are not actively unhappy. Only after these factors are in place can the organization focus on motivators, which are intrinsic to the job itself and directly lead to satisfaction and higher performance. Examples of motivators include achievement, recognition, the work itself, responsibility, advancement, and growth. Therefore, ylläpitotekijät are crucial for maintaining a baseline level of employee well-being and preventing negative sentiment.