Which of the following is true of Alderfer's ERG theory?
A)The theory proposes five levels of needs that people progress through during their lifetime.
B)The order in which one progress through the three stages can be different for different people.
C)A need in the hierarchy will not be a motivator until those below it are already satisfied.
D)A person who fails to reach a higher need level will not become frustrated.

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Alderfer's ERG theory proposes three levels of needs - existence, relatedness, and growth - which can be satisfied simultaneously or in any order, unlike Maslow's hierarchy of needs which suggests a sequential progression. The order can differ for different individuals. Option A is incorrect because Alderfer's theory proposes three levels of needs, not five. Option C is incorrect; a need at a higher level can be a motivator even if lower needs are not fully satisfied. Option D is incorrect; failure to fulfill a higher need level can result in frustration and regression to a lower level.

Which of the Following Is True of Alderfer's ERG Theory