Compare and Contrast the Motivation Theories of Maslow and Alderfer

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Essay

Compare and contrast the motivation theories of Maslow and Alderfer.What advice would you have for a manager with respect to applying these theories in their workplace?

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Definitions:

Cultural Relativism

The concept that beliefs, values, and practices should be understood based on an individual's own culture, rather than judged against those of another.

Ethical Relativism

The doctrine that moral values and judgments are relative to the cultural or individual context in which they occur, and are not absolute.

Ethics

The branch of philosophy that deals with questions about morality, including concepts such as good and evil, right and wrong, virtue, and justice.

Values

The principles or standards of behavior considered important or desirable in a person or society, guiding decisions and actions.