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- Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Alderfer’s ERG Theory
- Existence needs
- Relatedness needs
| B. ERG Theory: This is a modified need hierarchy model presented by Alderfer in 1972. This model condenses Maslow’s five (5) levels of need into only three (3) levels based on the core needs of Existence, Relatedness and Growth (i.e. ERG theory) as follows in Table 5.1. Table 5.1: Relationship between Maslow’s and Alderfer’s theories of motivation Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Alderfer’s ERG Theory Physiological Existence Safety Love Relatedness Esteem Self-actualisation Growth Essentially, the ERG theory is an alternative (proposed) by Alderfer) to Maslow’s hierarchy of needs theory which argues that there are three (3) levels of individual needs. These three (3) levels of individual needs area) Existence needs: These are concerned with sustaining human existence and survival and cover physiological and safety needs of a material nature. In simple term, existence needs are needs that include the various forms of material and physiological desires, such as food and water, as well as such work-related forms as pay, fringe benefits, and physical working conditions. b) Relatedness needs: These are concerned with relationships, to the social environment and cover love or belonging, affiliation, and meaningful interpersonal relationships of a safety or esteem nature. In other words, 287 relatedness needs are needs that address our relationships with significant people, such as families, friendship groups, work groups, and professional groups. c) Growth needs: These are concerned with the development of potential and cover self-esteem and self-actualization. Growth needs are needs that impel creativity and innovation, along with the desire to have productive impact on surroundings. Like Maslow, Alderfer further suggests that individuals progress through the hierarchy, i.e., from existence needs, to relatedness needs, and to growth needs, as the lower-level needs become satisfied. However, Alderfer (1972) suggests that these needs are more on a scale or continuum than on hierarchical levels. According to Alderfer, more than one Download 3.37 Mb. Share with your friends:
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