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jho37

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McClelland's theory is based on which of the following needs?
 
  A) stability, growth, and security
  B) achievement, power, and affiliation
  C) self-actualization, stability, and safety
  D) hygiene, control, and security
  E) control, status, and self-actualization

Question 2

Which of these five employees is most likely to be suitable for a new assignment that involves a high degree of personal responsibility and feedback?
 
  A) Joe
  B) Mary
  C) Tim
  D) Sarah
  E) Doug


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Reply #1 on: Jul 6, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
Explanation: B) McClelland's theory of needs states that the need for achievement (nAch), the need for power (nPow), and the need for affiliation (nAff) help explain motivation.

Answer to Question 2

A
Explanation: A) Need for achievement (nAch) is the drive to excel, to achieve in relation to a set of standards. As Joe has a high need for achievement, he would enjoy a challenging assignment with a high degree of personal responsibility and feedback.


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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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