This article will help you to make comparison between Maslow’s and ERG theory of motivation of employees. Although the ERG theory assumes that motivated behaviour follows a hierarchy in the same fashion as suggested by Maslow, there are four major points of difference between Maslow's theory and ERG theory. Firstly, the two theories give differing interpretation of similar need categories. [...]
Another popular content perspective on motivation is the two-factor theory developed by Fredrick Herzberg. This provides univerlistic perspective on work motivation — a perspective deem deem-phasising individual differences — and is derived from Maslow's work. It is also known as motivation-hygiene theory or motivation-maintenance theory. They conducted a series of interviews with 200 engineers and accountants focusing on factors considered [...]
After reading this article you will learn about the ERG theory of motivation. In response to various criticisms, Clayton Alderfer (1972) has proposed called an alternative to Maslow's Theory in an effort to simplify it and give it some empirical support. It is calculate ERG Theory of Motivation. He speculates that some features of Maslow's theory are very reasonable. However, [...]