Alderfer and Maslow would disagree over which of the following situations?
A) If Kristy isn't able to develop her abilities further at her job, she will increase the amount of effort she puts into relationships with co-workers.
B) If Tom is able to live comfortably, he will attempt to fill higher needs such as needs to have good relationships with others.
C) Julie, a wealthy widow, goes to work to satisfy her needs to develop her own abilities.
D) Ralph is most concerned with satisfying his needs to make friends and have social connections.

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Alderfer's ERG theory suggests that if growth needs are frustrated, an individual might regress to relatedness needs, which is in line with option A. Maslow's hierarchy of needs suggests a more linear progression, where one wouldn't necessarily increase efforts in relationships (relatedness needs) if unable to develop abilities (growth needs).

Alderfer and Maslow Would Disagree Over Which of the Following