Alderfer's ERG Theory Core needs are existence relatedness and growth Existence -provision of basic material requirements Relatedness -desire for relationships Growth -desire for personal development More than one need can be operative at the same time If a higher-level need cannot be fulfilled, the desire to satisfy a lower-level need increases Dr. Jerry L. huxellDr. Jerry L. Huxell Alderfer’s ERG Theory • Core needs are existence, relatedness and growth – Existence – provision of basic material requirements – Relatedness – desire for relationships – Growth – desire for personal development • More than one need can be operative at the same time • If a higher-level need cannot be fulfilled, the desire to satisfy a lower-level need increases