ERG Theory

Question 1

who is the proponent of ERG theory?

Answer 1

Clayton Alderfer

Question 2

This theory is analogous to Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

Answer 2

ERG Theory

Question 3

According to this theory, Satisfaction is an internal state resulting from the attainment of one’s goals

Answer 3

ERG Theory

Question 4

What is the meaning of desire in ERG theory?

Answer 4

Desire is similar to such concepts as want or intensity of need strength

Question 5

What are the Three Categories of ERG theory?

Answer 5

Existence, Relatedness, and Growth

Question 6

Explain the Existence Needs in ERG theory

Answer 6

analogous to Maslow’s physiological and safety needs

Question 7

Explain the relatedness needs in ERG theory

Answer 7

Maslow’s love needs
focused on social relationships

Question 8

Explain the growth needs in ERG theory

Answer 8

Maslow’s esteem and self-actualization needs
focus is on interacting successfully with one’s environment through exploration and mastery

Question 9

Define the difference of ERG theory and Hierarchy of needs

Answer 9

ERG suggests that all three categories of needs can operate simultaneously rather than in sequence as suggested by Maslow

Question 10

Explain the frustration regression analysis in ERG theory

Answer 10

allows for situations in which an individual who is frustrated at a higher level of need then refocuses energy on satisfying a lower-level need

when we are frustrated over trying to do too much, we can focus instead on maintaining excellence in another way until we are reenergized to resume our attack on higher-order needs