BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE OF MANAGEMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
McClelland found that some people have a compelling drive to succeed for personal achievement rather than for the rewards of success.
A
True
B
False
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The theory focuses on three need s: achievement, power, and affiliation. Some people have a compelling drive to succeed. They are striving for personal achievement rather than the rewards of success per se. This drive is the achievement need (nAch).

Detailed explanation-2: -Key Points. McClelland’s Human Motivation Theory states that every person has one of three main driving motivators: the needs for achievement, affiliation, or power. These motivators are not inherent; we develop them through our culture and life experiences. Achievers like to solve problems and achieve goals.

Detailed explanation-3: -McClelland’s achievement motivation theory states that every person has one of three main driving motivators: Needs for achievement, Need for affiliation, Need for power.

Detailed explanation-4: -This theory states that human behaviour is affected by three needs-Need for Power, Achievement and Affiliation. Need for achievement is the urge to excel, to accomplish in relation to a set of standards, to struggle to achieve success.

Detailed explanation-5: -McClelland has argued that the high need for social power is the most important motivator for successful managers.

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