Clayton Alderfer's Regression Hypothesis in ERG Theory Suggests That

question 94

Multiple Choice

Clayton Alderfer's regression hypothesis in ERG theory suggests that:

• A)when one level of need is met, a person regresses to the next lower level of need as a source of motivation.
• B)people with a high need for achievement seek performance excellence, enjoy difficult and challenging goals, persevere, and are competitive.
• C)when people are frustrated by their inability to meet needs at the next higher level in the hierarchy, they regress to the next lower category of needs.
• D)the presence of motivation factors is not essential to enhancing employee motivation to excel at work.

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