Chester Carlson Invented Xerography, but Was Unable for Many Years

question 42

Multiple Choice

Chester Carlson invented xerography, but was unable for many years to bring it successfully to market. Why?

• A)He lacked courage
• B)He lacked managerial skills
• C)He became sick
• D)He lacked complementary resources

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Definitions:

ERG Theory

A theory of human needs and motivation developed by Clayton Alderfer, which condenses Maslow's hierarchy into three core needs: Existence, Relatedness, and Growth.

Progressive Need Gratification

Progressive need gratification refers to the ongoing process of satisfying one’s needs and desires in a stepwise or continuous manner.

Existence Need Category

Basic human needs related to physical and material well-being, such as food, water, shelter, and safety.

Alderfer

Refers to Clayton Paul Alderfer's ERG theory, which condenses Maslow's hierarchy of needs into three core needs: Existence, Relatedness, and Growth.