You Manage a Department of Five Employees

question 9

Multiple Choice

You manage a department of five employees. You have identified that Joe has a high need for achievement, Mary has a high need for power, and Tim has a high need for affiliation. Sarah scored high on the need for power and low on the need for affiliation. Doug scored low on both need for power and need for affiliation.
-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) Mary
• B) Doug
• C) Sarah
• D) Joe
• E) Tim

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Definitions:

Machine-Hours

A measure of the amount of time machines are used in the production process, often related to the allocation of manufacturing overhead.

Direct Labor-Hours

The total hours of labor directly involved in the production of goods or services, used as a basis for assigning labor costs to products.

Forming

A manufacturing process that involves shaping and combining materials to create a product.

Customizing

The process of modifying products or services to meet specific customer needs or preferences.