According to the ERG Theory of Motivation

question 169

Multiple Choice

According to the ERG theory of motivation

• A) more than one level of needs can operate simultaneously.
• B) employees are primarily motivated by money.
• C) satisfaction is contingent on hygiene factors.
• D) few people are motivated by a need for achievement.
• E) motivation is a function of how much we want something and how likely we think we are to get it.

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Definitions:

Lead

A heavy metal that is toxic to health, often found in paint, pipes, and various industrial products, exposure to which can cause serious health problems.

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The evaluation of one's ability to cope with the consequences of an encountered stressful event, following an initial assessment of the event's significance.

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Susan Folkman

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