No layoffs when business slows Herzberg; found that factors causing the most dissatisfaction were extrinsic, such as safety and job security. Satisfiers can assume more prominence if Dissatisfiers can be eliminated. Maslow; hierarchy of needs can also be applied to this practice. A policy against layoffs is motivating to employees on the safety and security level. This level must be satisfied before employees will look for self-fulfillment through their job