Maslow Was Mainly Concerned with Explaining How

question 190

Multiple Choice

Maslow was mainly concerned with explaining how

• A) jobs could be broken down into very simple tasks that could be performed by unskilled employees.
• B) human motivation was related to a hierarchy of needs.
• C) managerial assumptions about employees affected their style of management.
• D) to achieve open two-way communication within an organization.

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Definitions:

Traits

Enduring characteristics or qualities that define an individual's behavior across different situations.

Range of Reaction

The theory that genes set certain limitations on intelligence and emotional health, but environmental factors determine where individuals fall within these limits.

Behavioral Genetics

An area of research focused on understanding how behavioral traits are shaped by genetic and environmental impacts.

Genetic Trait

A characteristic determined by the individual's DNA, inherited from one's parents and transmitted to offspring.