If individuals are unable to satisfy a particular need,the ERG theory states that they:
A) keep trying to fulfill this need until it is satisfied.
B) redirect their efforts towards fulfilling a higher need in the hierarchy.
C) permanently remove the blocked need from their list of needs to satisfy.
D) redirect their efforts towards fulfilling a lower need in the hierarchy.
E) any one of the four options above might occur depending on the individual.

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The ERG theory, proposed by Clayton Alderfer, suggests that if individuals are unable to satisfy a particular need, they may regress to a lower level need that appears easier to satisfy. This is known as the frustration-regression principle.

If Individuals Are Unable to Satisfy a Particular Need,the ERG