The Owner of a Small Local Chain of Retail Stores

question 142

Multiple Choice

The owner of a small local chain of retail stores that target affluent women and carry eclectic lines of wrapping paper, stationery, invitations, and gifts has expressed a strong need to expand nationwide. According to McClelland's Learned Needs Theory, the owner has a need for____________ .

• A) achievement
• B) esteem
• C) growth
• D) self-actualization
• E) affiliation

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Definitions:

Stimuli

External factors or signals that elicit a response from a biological organism or a system.

Destructive Thinking

A pattern of negative, self-defeating thoughts that hinder emotional well-being and personal growth.

Meal Plans

A schedule or strategy for planning meals ahead of time, often designed to meet individual health or dietary needs.

Food Management

The process of planning, storing, preparing, and consuming food in a way that meets nutritional needs and food safety.