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What is the difference between the$$ three$-$needs theory and the$$ two$-$factor theory?

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A$.$

The$$ three$-$needs theory states that people are motivated by needs for$$ achievement, affiliation, and power while the$$ two$-$factor theory suggests that people are motivated to satisfy needs related to existence and relatedness.

B$.$

The$$ three$-$needs theory states that people are motivated by needs for$$ achievement, affiliation, and power while the$$ two$-$factor theory suggests that people are motivated by higher order$$ needs, such as$$ recognition, as well as physical and psychological aspects of a job that can lead to dissatisfaction.

C$.$

The$$ three$-$needs theory states that motivation is affected by the relationship among effort and$$ performance, performance and$$ outcomes, and the perceived value of outcomes. The$$ two$-$factor theory suggests that people are motivated to satisfy needs related to existence and relatedness.

D$.$

The$$ three$-$needs theory examines$$ motivation, job$$ satisfaction, and job dissatisfaction while the$$ two$-$factor theory examines the ratio of job satisfaction to dissatisfaction.

E$.$

The$$ three$-$needs theory states that people are motivated to satisfy needs related to$$ existence, relatedness, and growth while the$$ two$-$factor theory suggests that people are motivated by higher order$$ needs, such as$$ recognition, as well as physical and psychological aspects of a job that can lead to dissatisfaction.