You Manage a Department of Five Employees

question 68

Multiple Choice

You manage a department of five employees. You have identified that Joe has a high need for achievement, Mary has a high need for power, and Tim has a high need for affiliation. Sarah scored high on the need for power and low on the need for affiliation. Doug scored low on both need for power and need for affiliation.
-Which of these five employees is most likely to be suitable for a new assignment that involves a high degree of personal responsibility and feedback?

• A) Joe
• B) Mary
• C) Tim
• D) Sarah
• E) Doug

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Definitions:

Adventuresome

A characteristic of being willing to take risks or try new experiences, often considered beneficial in exploring diverse career opportunities.

Holland Codes

A set of personality types developed by John Holland that categorizes individuals' preferences for certain work environments and roles, facilitating career guidance.

Consistent

The quality of being steady and uniform in one's actions or beliefs over time, including in work behavior and decision-making.

Holland Code

A theory-based classification system that categorizes people and environments into six types to help individuals identify career paths that match their personality.