In McClelland's Acquired Needs Theory

question 78

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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Definitions:

Stakeholder Group

A collection of individuals or organizations that have an interest in or are affected by the outcomes of a project or company’s operations.

Primary

Referring to something that is of first importance or serves as the original source.

Strategic

Pertaining to the identification of long-term or overall aims and interests and the means of achieving them.

Primary Stakeholder

An individual or group that has a direct investment, interest, or involvement in the outcomes of an organization.