Who developed the existence-relatedness-growth (ERG) theory?
A) David McClelland
B) Douglas McGregor
C) Clay Alderfer
D) Abraham Maslow
E) Frederick Herzberg

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Clay Alderfer developed the ERG theory as a modification and extension of Maslow's hierarchy of needs. Alderfer's theory proposes that people have three core needs: existence (satisfying physiological and safety needs), relatedness (fulfilling social and interpersonal needs), and growth (achieving personal development and self-actualization). Unlike Maslow's hierarchy, which suggests that people must satisfy their lower level needs before moving on to higher level needs, ERG theory proposes that these needs can be active simultaneously and that frustration in one area can lead to regression to a lower level need.

Who Developed the Existence-Relatedness-Growth (ERG) Theory