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1. What is the differences the ERG theory of motivation and the Need for Achievement theory? Which one do you think is most feasible and why?

2. Please explain the cognitive process theories of motivation.

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ERG theory of motivation
1.What is the differences the ERG theory of motivation and the Need for Achievement theory? Which one do you think is most feasible and why?

The letters ERG, existence, relatedness, and growth, stand for three levels of needs. The theory is an adaptation by Alderfer of Maslow's Levels of Hierarchy. Existence meets physiological and safety needs, relatedness is for social and external esteem needs, and growth is the self-actualization ad internal esteem needs. Understanding what the needs are and how they are satisfied will enhance insight into work-related behaviors that increase job performance (Arnolds, 2002). Levels could be taken at different times and without full ...

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