Needs Hierarchy Theory and ERG Theory Fail to Explain the Dynamics

question 160

Multiple Choice

Needs hierarchy theory and ERG theory fail to explain the dynamics of employee motivation mainly because:

• A) some people never experiences growth or self-actualization.
• B) people do not have a needs hierarchy.
• C) people do not fit into a single needs hierarchy.
• D) people have drives, not needs.
• E) both theories wrongly assume that everyone has hard-wired needs.

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