Needs theory suggests that the level of effort an individual puts into a task depends on three factors related to expectations of outcomes or rewards.

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Needs theory, such as Maslow's hierarchy of needs or Alderfer's ERG theory, focuses on the intrinsic motivations and needs that drive human behavior, not directly on the expectations of outcomes or rewards. Expectancy theory is the one that suggests the level of effort is based on expectations of outcomes or rewards.

Needs Theory Suggests That the Level of Effort an Individual