You Are Acting as Manager and Mentor to Melanie, an Employee

question 114

Multiple Choice

You are acting as manager and mentor to Melanie, an employee who has been identified as a high achiever. According to McClelland's three-needs theory, which one of the following measures would most help you motivate Melanie to do her best?

• A) promising her a promotion and a raise if she reaches her targets
• B) giving her a job that holds her personally responsible for finding solutions to problems
• C) setting goals that are just out of her reach
• D) giving her a managerial position that requires her to help others accomplish their goals

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Definitions:

Unanimous Vote

A voting outcome where all members of a group or assembly agree on a decision.

Majority Vote

A decision rule in group decision-making processes where more than half of the votes cast determine the outcome.

Partnership Management

The operation and governance of a partnership, often determined by agreement among the partners or by law in the absence of an agreement.

Statement Of Denial

A formal declaration made by a party in a legal proceeding, denying specific allegations made against them.