Question

Clayton does well at work. He his strong, productive relationships with co-workers and is motivated to achieve and get promotions. He often does well more than expected and seeks out challenging assignments. After he applies for several promotions but is by-passed, he returns his focus to his relationships with co-workers and stops actively seeking advancement. Which theory of motivation best accounts for Clayton's behavior?

Answer 1

Alderfer's motivation theory

Step-by-step explanation:

Clayton Alderfer developed a simplified version of Maslow's hierarchy theory called the ERG theory of motivation. Alderfer reduced Marlow's five needs to only three basic needs:

1. Existence Needs: can b defined as survival needs, e.g. food, love, shelter, etc.
2. Relatedness Needs: as social beings, humans need social appreciation and recognition, e.g. family, friends, colleagues, etc.
3. Growth Needs: the need to develop and grow in a personal level

Since Clayton's employer did not satisfy his growth needs, he turned to his colleagues to satisfy his relatedness needs.