Human Needs and Environment Interaction

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According to McClelland's Theory of Needs, individuals with a high need for achievement tend to avoid low-risk situations because they:

Believe that high-risk projects are solely based on effort

Do not seek feedback on their level of success

View easily attained success as a genuine achievement (correct)

Prefer working in teams with low achievers

Which of the following best describes the Need for Achievement (n-Ach) according to McClelland's Theory?

Preference for external interference in goal achievement

Seeking feedback on level of success and progress (correct)

Avoidance of complex tasks and problem-solving

Desire for low-risk projects with assured success

In McClelland's Theory of Needs, individuals with a high need for achievement prefer work that:

Is purely based on external events

Has a moderate probability of success (correct)

Involves only low-achieving team members

Has a high probability of failure

What distinguishes individuals with a high need for achievement according to McClelland's Theory?

Seeking a sense of accomplishment and mastery Signup and view all the answers

According to McClelland, individuals with a high need for achievement do not like having external events interfere with their progress because they:

View outcomes as solely based on chance Signup and view all the answers

Based on McClelland's Theory, what type of projects do individuals with a high need for achievement prefer?

Projects with a moderate probability of success Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of Maslow's hierarchy of needs does Herzberg's maintenance factors align with?

Security needs Signup and view all the answers

How does Herzberg classify esteem needs in his theory?

Under hygiene factors Signup and view all the answers

Why is esteem need divided between maintenance and motivational factors in Herzberg's theory?

To distinguish between status and recognition Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes Maslow's theory from Herzberg's theory based on the nature of the theories?

Herzberg's theory is more descriptive Signup and view all the answers

What is the basis of Maslow's theory?

Long experience about human needs Signup and view all the answers

In Herzberg's theory, what role do motivating factors play?

Motivating employees effectively Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of safety does Maslow's hierarchy of needs emphasize?

Physical safety and well-being Signup and view all the answers

Which need is focused on the desire to feel accepted and valued by others?

Needs of belongingness Signup and view all the answers

What is the 'higher' version of esteem needs according to Maslow?

Self-respect Signup and view all the answers

Which type of need involves seeking love, affection, and friendship from others?

Needs of belongingness Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT a component of financial security needs?

Self-confidence Signup and view all the answers

Which need category includes the desire to be protected from both enemies and environmental threats?