Compare and contrast the motivation theories of Maslow and Alderfer.What advice would you have for a manager with respect to applying these theories in their workplace?

Both theories are based on need hierarchies.Alderfer's ERG theory (existence, relatedness, and growth)is a compressed version of Maslow's five-category need system (physiological, safety, belongingness, esteem, and self-actualization).Alderfer's theory is more flexible than Maslow's in that it does not assume that a lower level must be gratified before a higher level need becomes operative.It also suggests that frustration of a higher level need will lead a worker to regress to a lower, more concrete need category.Good advice for managers might be to focus relatively more attention on workers' higher level needs (i.e., appreciate intrinsic motivation), and remember that these models do not apply evenly across all employees or cultures (i.e., appreciate diversity).