Author Question: McClelland's theory is based on which of the following needs? A) stability, growth, and security ... (Read 58 times)

jho37 · **on:** Jul 6, 2018

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

asdfasdf · **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.