Step tof \while the four-crive theory reinforces the view of Maclow and Alderfer In that neede are part of human nature, differs cigntficantly come respect. Fir, avods the accumption thst everyone has the same needs hierarchy. Considers how situational context, personal experlence and cultural values affect one’s intensity, persistence andt direction of effort. Secondly, the four-drive theory clarifss the role of emotional inteligence with respact to ‘motivation and behavior For examole, employees with high El are more senskive to their own dives and are better able to avoid impulsive behavior We can map Masiow’s naeds onto the four-diive theory in the fllowing way: ‘Dive to acqutre. This isthe drive to seek, take control, and retain objects and personal experiences. This relates tO Dhysiolagical needs (Maslow, and forms the foundation for competition and our need for esteam (Maslov. Drive to bond, Ths is the drive to form social relationships and develop mutual caring commitments with others. This rebetes to belongingnacs (Maslow. Drive to learn. This isthe drive fo satisty one's curiosity, to know and understand ourselves anc the environment around us. This relates to the higher order needs of cet actuslzation (Masiow). Drive to defend Thi is the drive to protect ourselves ohysially and socaly. This isthe only drive thatis reactive because itis tragered by a threat. Because the drive to defend alco extends beyond pratecting our physical self to defending our relatonchios and our belicteystems it restos to cafety, belongingness an estcem neads(Mciow),