GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The idea that most people are motivated by their need for achievement, power, and affiliation is most closely associated with ____
A
Herzberg
B
McClelland
C
Maslow
D
Fiedler
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -For example, if you’re more interested in maintaining good relationships than planting your feet and white-knuckling your own plans and ideas, you’re likely highly motivated by affiliation.

Detailed explanation-3: -THE ACHIEVEMENT MOTIVATION David McClelland has developed an Achievement Motivation Theory. According to this theory an individual’s Need for achievement (n-Ach) refers to the need for personal accomplishment. It is the drive to excel, to strive for success and to achieve in relations to a set of standards.

Detailed explanation-4: -Determine the driver. First, establish what drives each of your employees. Establish motivators. After learning your employee’s primary driver, you can come up with effective ways to motivate them: Implement the process. Refine as needed.

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