What Is the Main Weakness of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

question 23

Multiple Choice

What is the main weakness of Maslow's hierarchy of needs and Herzberg's motivation-hygiene theory?

• A) They are too complicated to be of any practical value to managers.
• B) They do not specify what motivates people.
• C) They do not explain why or how motivation is developed and sustained.
• D) They offer no improvement from the scientific management theory.
• E) They apply only to large organisations and have no value for smaller companies.

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