Asked by Jacob Liscinsky on Apr 27, 2024

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Which theory proposes a weak or flexible hierarchy of needs?

A) Expectancy
B) Equity
C) ERG
D) Maslow
E) Adams

Weak Hierarchy

An organizational structure where there are fewer levels of middle management between staff and executives, leading to a more flexible and less formal decision-making process.

Flexible Hierarchy

Flexible Hierarchy describes an organizational structure that allows for more fluid and adaptable roles and levels of authority, compared to traditional, rigid hierarchies.

Needs

Fundamental requirements or necessities for human beings to achieve a basic level of well-being, including physiological, safety, love/belonging, esteem, and self-actualization.

  • Comprehend different motivation theories and their application in organizational settings.
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Nessim DerkaApr 29, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
ERG theory, proposed by Clayton Alderfer, modifies Maslow's hierarchy of needs and suggests that there are three core needs: Existence, Relatedness, and Growth. Unlike Maslow's theory, ERG theory allows for more flexibility in the hierarchy, suggesting that more than one need can motivate at the same time and that if a higher-level need is frustrated, the individual may regress to lower-level needs.