Which of the Following Statements About the ERG Theory Is

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the ERG theory is true?

• A) It breaks the concept of motivation into factors that motivate to take action, and factors that create dissatisfaction and might cause people to avoid doing certain things, but will not motivate them.
• B) It includes a frustration-regression process whereby those who are unable to satisfy a higher need become frustrated and regress back to the next lower need level.
• C) Intrinsic motivators include achievement, recognition for achievement, the work itself, responsibility, and growth or advancement.
• D) When using this theory, firms cannot assume that intrinsic items, such as employee growth opportunities and interesting work, will have the same motivational effect internationally.

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Definitions:

Cost Data

Information about the expenses incurred in the production of goods or services.

Market Price

The price at which a good or service is offered in the marketplace.

Short-Run Supply Curve

A graphical representation showing the relationship between the price of a good and the quantity supplied over a short period, when some production variables are fixed.

Marginal Cost Curve

A visual chart that illustrates the change in the expense associated with producing an extra unit of a product as the total output grows.