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ERG Theory and Maslow's Hierarchy

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Describe the similarities and differences between the ERG Theory and Maslow's Hierarchy. How have you used either of the two theories in daily life?

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There are several similarities and differences between the ERG theory and Maslow's hierarchy. The similarities are that both the theories present hierarchies. Maslow's hierarchy of needs is physiological, safety, social, esteem, and self-actualization. The ERG hierarchy is existence, relatedness, and growth. The existence needs relate to concepts of physiological and safety needs. The relatedness matches the social needs of Maslow's model. Finally, the growth need in the ERG hierarchy matches the esteem and self actualization needs. The ERG model has marshaled the needs in a particular manner. The existence ...

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