Question: According to Herzberg, which of the following accurately describes motivational factors? Multiple choice question. Because they relate to the work setting and not to the content of the work, motivational factors do not motivate employees to excel. The absence of motivational factors will result in employee dissatisfaction. Hygiene factors are much more likely to motivate employees to work hard than are motivational factors. The presence of motivational factors is likely to motivate employees to excel.