Which of the Following Theories Was Developed to Counter the Criticisms

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following theories was developed to counter the criticisms of and expand on Maslow's hierarchy of needs?

• A) Argyris's maturity-immaturity continuum
• B) Porter-Lawler theory of motivation
• C) Vroom expectancy theory
• D) Alderfer's ERG theory
• E) McClelland's acquired needs theory

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Definitions:

Economic Control

The regulation and manipulation of the economic activities and institutions by entities such as governments or large corporations, often to maintain power or achieve specific economic objectives.

Political Control

The mechanisms, processes, and strategies through which a government or political entity maintains its influence and authority over its jurisdiction.

Vertical Mosaic

A concept describing societies that are stratified not only by socioeconomic status but also by ethnicity, with different ethnic groups occupying different positions in the social hierarchy.

Ethnic Hierarchy

A system of social stratification based on ethnicity, where different ethnic groups are ranked in a hierarchy above or below each other on the basis of assumed superiority or inferiority.