Which of the Following Statements Is True According to McClelland's

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true according to McClelland's theory of needs?

• A) People with a high achievement need prefer doing tasks that involve a very high level of risk.
• B) People with a high achievement need prefer jobs that have a low degree of personal responsibility.
• C) The best managers tend to have a high need for affiliation.
• D) People with a high achievement need tend to be successful managers, especially in large organizations.
• E) The best managers tend to have a high need for power.

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Definitions:

Survival Value

The degree to which something (behavior, trait, or mechanism) enhances the chances of survival and reproduction in a given environment.

Human Expression

The process by which humans convey thoughts, feelings, and concepts through verbal or nonverbal means.

Innate

Inborn or natural characteristics and instincts not acquired or learned.

Social Motives

The driving forces behind people's engagement in social behavior, including needs for affiliation, achievement, and power.