Compare and Contrast Maslow's Need Hierarchy and Alderfer's ERG Theory

question 79

Essay

Compare and contrast Maslow's need hierarchy and Alderfer's ERG theory. Give examples of needs in both constructs.

Compare and contrast mechanistic and organic organizations and their suitability for future organizational needs.

Identify the circumstances under which an organization might evolve through different organizational designs.

Identify the disadvantages of the network design in organizational structures.

Understand the implications of authority distribution within organizations.

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Definitions:

Dividends

Payments made by a corporation to its shareholders from the earnings of the company.

Normal Credit Balance

Refers to the expected balance type (credit) for certain accounts in accounting, such as revenues, liabilities, and equity accounts.

Liabilities

Financial obligations or debts that a company is required to pay in the future.

Revenues

The total income generated by a company from its business activities, typically from the sale of goods and services to customers.