A woman who has been repeatedly denied promotions has since devoted much effort toward fostering friendships with coworkers. In E. R.G. theory, this is an example of the

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The frustration-regression principle in ERG theory suggests that when an individual is frustrated in their attempts to satisfy higher-level needs (such as growth or esteem needs, which in this context could relate to being promoted), they may regress to focusing on more readily satisfiable lower-level needs (such as social or relatedness needs). In this scenario, the woman's shift towards building friendships with coworkers after being denied promotions exemplifies this principle.

A Woman Who Has Been Repeatedly Denied Promotions Has Since