A Large Manufacturer of Internet Hardware Wants to Hire an Executive

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Essay

A large manufacturer of Internet hardware wants to hire an executive who will help develop the firm's marketing division. This executive must be a 'team player' by working with other executives. The successful candidate will also delegate more responsibility to the marketing professionals, but is responsible for making tough decisions regarding allocation of limited budgets. Describe the level of need for achievement, affiliation, and socialized and personalized power that the ideal candidate would have for this position. Your answer should also briefly define these terms.

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Definitions:

Concrete Operational Thought

is a stage in Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development, where children aged 7 to 11 years begin to think logically about concrete events.

Middle Childhood

A developmental stage that typically covers the period from 6 to 12 years of age, characterized by the development of social, cognitive, and physical skills, as children enter school and expand their social worlds.

Chronic Inflammatory Disorder

A long-lasting medical condition characterized by persistent inflammation that can affect various parts of the body, leading to widespread symptoms.

Airways

The passages by which air reaches a person's or an animal's lungs.