Question

    Based on the following case study, answer the following 3 questions.  Ram moved to ABC Ltd, because of the attractive growth opportunities at ABC Ltd. He was laterally hired at a senior position in ABC Ltd. Ram faced various challenges at ABC, though. His colleagues did not like him as he was a lateral hire while they had been in the company for years, growing through the levels. So he felt like an outsider. Furthermore, he lacked the freedom to take decisions. Another challenge that Ram faced was related to ineffective and non-working air conditioners in the office, which made it difficult for him to focus on work. He complained about the ACs condition, but the issue remained un-resolved. Later Ram left ABC Ltd. to start his own venture.

    As per ERG theory, which of the following needs had

    motivated RAM to join ABC Ltd?
    A Existence needs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Relatedness needs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Growth needs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Esteem needs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Self-actualisation needs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    As per Alderfer’s ERG theory, there are three groups of core needs:  existence  ( E ),  relatedness  ( R ), and  growth  ( G ). G rowth  needs describe our intrinsic desire for personal development.

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