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According to McClelland's theory, which level of the organisation tends to have a strong drive for affiliation?
According to McClelland's theory, which level of the organisation tends to have a strong drive for affiliation?
- Top-level management
- Middle management
- Lower-level employees (correct)
- All levels equally
What is a key characteristic of people in middle management according to McClelland's theory?
What is a key characteristic of people in middle management according to McClelland's theory?
- Low need for self-actualization
- Strong drive for affiliation
- Strong drive for power
- Considerable achievement needs (correct)
What is a primary motivator for people at the top of an organisation according to McClelland's theory?
What is a primary motivator for people at the top of an organisation according to McClelland's theory?
- Need for achievement
- Need for self-actualization
- Need for power (correct)
- Need for affiliation
Why do friendships and mutual understanding become important for lower-level employees?
Why do friendships and mutual understanding become important for lower-level employees?
What is a key difference between lower-level employees and middle managers according to McClelland's theory?
What is a key difference between lower-level employees and middle managers according to McClelland's theory?
Why do middle managers tend to downplay their need for affiliation according to McClelland's theory?
Why do middle managers tend to downplay their need for affiliation according to McClelland's theory?
What is the primary objective of time and motion study in the context of scientific management?
What is the primary objective of time and motion study in the context of scientific management?
What is a key aspect of scientific management according to Taylor and his followers?
What is a key aspect of scientific management according to Taylor and his followers?
What was a key finding of Elton Mayo's Hawthorne studies?
What was a key finding of Elton Mayo's Hawthorne studies?
What is NOT a key principle of scientific management?
What is NOT a key principle of scientific management?
What is a key benefit of providing good working conditions according to scientific management?
What is a key benefit of providing good working conditions according to scientific management?
What is the primary focus of scientific management?
What is the primary focus of scientific management?
What is the primary reason why top people in an organization cannot have close relationships with their subordinates?
What is the primary reason why top people in an organization cannot have close relationships with their subordinates?
According to Herzberg's two-factor theory, what is the primary function of motivators?
According to Herzberg's two-factor theory, what is the primary function of motivators?
What is the main criticism of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?
What is the main criticism of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?
According to McClelland, what is the relationship between needs and levels in an organization?
According to McClelland, what is the relationship between needs and levels in an organization?
What is the primary characteristic of Theory Y, according to McGregor?
What is the primary characteristic of Theory Y, according to McGregor?
What is the main difference between Herzberg's motivators and hygiene factors?
What is the main difference between Herzberg's motivators and hygiene factors?
