Legislative Elections Were Held in Sweden on September 17, 2006

question 31

Multiple Choice

Legislative elections were held in Sweden on September 17, 2006, and seven parties won seats. Although the left-wing Social Democratic Party won more seats than any other party, the leader of the largest right-wing party was appointed to be the first formateur. Which of the following statements might best explain this choice?

• A) The choice of formateur is random. As a result, the leader of the largest right-wing party had the same chance of being chosen as did each of the other party leaders.
• B) In this particular election, four right-wing parties ran as a preelectoral coalition and together won a majority of the seats. Because they had pledged to govern together if successful, it made sense to give the leader of the largest coalition party the position of formateur.
• C) The position of formateur is always offered first to a party on the right; if the first attempt to form a government fails, the second formateur will be chosen from a left-wing party, and so on.

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Definitions:

Need for Achievement

A psychological trait that drives individuals to pursue and achieve goals, often associated with higher motivation and performance.

Hygiene Factors

Are found in the job context, such as working conditions, interpersonal relations, organisational policies and salary.

Job Satisfaction

Job satisfaction is the level of contentment and fulfillment a person feels towards their job, influenced by various factors like work environment, job role, compensation, and work-life balance.

McClelland's Motivation Theory

highlights the need for achievement, power, and affiliation as the key drivers of human motivation, influencing behavior in personal and professional contexts.