In McClelland's Acquired Needs Theory

question 88

Multiple Choice

In McClelland's acquired needs theory,

• A) There are five basic needs: power, affiliation, achievement, esteem, and self-actualization.
• B) The affiliation need may be either institutional or personal.
• C) We are born with our needs, and they merely become stronger over time.
• D) We have a need to be satisfied in our jobs.
• E) We learn needs as we live our lives.

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