Alderfer Differs from Maslow in That His ERG Theory Assumes

question 141

Multiple Choice

Alderfer differs from Maslow in that his ERG theory assumes

• A)growth needs can be completely satisfied just as existence and relatedness needs can be.
• B)a lower level need must be gratified before a less concrete need becomes operative.
• C)a rigid hierarchy of needs exists.
• D)if higher level needs are strong but ungratified, individuals will increase their desire for the gratification of lower level needs.
• E)the least concrete needs become more desired as they are fulfilled.

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