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List – I consists of Motivation theories and List – II consists of the Motivation theorists. You have to match them and indicate the correct match as per code :

List – IList – II
a. Two-factor theoryi. David McClelland
b. ERG theoryii. Fredrick Herzberg
c. Theory X and Theory Y iii. Douglas McGregor
d. Need theoryiv. Clayton Alderfer

Codes :

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The correct answer is

a-ii, b-iv, c-iii, d-i

Each motivation theory is paired with the scholar who formulated it.

The two-factor theory, which separates hygiene factors that prevent dissatisfaction from motivators that produce satisfaction, was developed by Frederick Herzberg, giving (a)-(ii). The ERG theory, which condenses Maslow's hierarchy into existence, relatedness and growth needs and allows regression between them, was proposed by Clayton Alderfer, giving (b)-(iv). Theory X and Theory Y, the two contrasting sets of managerial assumptions about whether people inherently dislike work or can find it natural and seek responsibility, are Douglas McGregor's, giving (c)-(iii). The need theory built around the needs for achievement, power and affiliation is David McClelland's, giving (d)-(i).

Putting these together gives a-ii, b-iv, c-iii, d-i, which is the first code. A useful way to hold the set together is that Herzberg and Alderfer both reworked the content of needs, while McGregor described assumptions about people and McClelland identified three acquired needs.

Hence the correct match is a-ii, b-iv, c-iii, d-i.

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