Outline the Basic Characteristics of the Classical Theory of Motivation

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Essay

Outline the basic characteristics of the classical theory of motivation. Can this theory be used today by business firms? Explain.

Understand the necessity of written agreements in enforceable contracts as required by the Statute of Frauds.

Distinguish between the types of contracts that require written evidence and those that do not.

Recognize the role of oral contracts and circumstances under which they are enforceable.

Identify the essential terms that must be included in a contract to make it enforceable.

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Definitions:

Achievement Motive

Wanting to accomplish things, usually on one’s own and without help.

Implicit Motives

Unconscious motivations, usually measured with projective tests.

Affiliation Motive

An underlying psychological drive that influences individuals to form connections, bond with others, and seek social acceptance.

Explicit Motives

Conscious motivations, usually measured by self-report.