You Manage a Department of Five Employees

question 23

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 suitable for handling your responsibilities when you are on a vacation?

• A) Sarah
• B) Tim
• C) Doug
• D) Joe
• E) Mary

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Definitions:

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An economic term referring to the ability of a process or product to deliver greater benefits at lower costs, essentially offering good value for the amount spent.

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