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B. It is based on employees' perceptions of rewards and whether they are able to achieve them.
C. It argues that needs are organized into a hierarchy and the most basic needs are at the bottom of the hierarchy.
D. According to this theory, dissatisfaction results from the absence of hygiene factors and satisfaction results from the presence of motivating factors.


Answer: B

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