Jasmine Is Trying to Gain Control of Her Department

question 155

Multiple Choice

Jasmine is trying to gain control of her department. Although she will be greatly compensated if she achieves this aim and will gain control over many subordinates, the main reason she is pursuing this position is that she thinks she can do the job better than her predecessors and wants people to know that this is so. What need would McClelland say primarily drives Jasmine in this case?

• A) the need for control
• B) the need for power
• C) the need for attainment
• D) the need for achievement
• E) the need for influence

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