The Deficit Principle States That

question 144

Multiple Choice

The deficit principle states that

• A) a need is activated only when the next-lower-level need is satisfied.
• B) people dislike work, lack ambition, act irresponsibly, and prefer to be led.
• C) people are willing to work, like responsibility, and are self-directed and creative.
• D) people at work rationally consider opportunities made available to them and do whatever is necessary to achieve the greatest personal and monetary gain.
• E) a satisfied need is not a motivator of behaviour.

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