The nurse manager received an award because the manager's staff had taken fewer sick days than staff in other units in the hospital. The nurse manager felt that the unit demonstrated high morale and high productivity
According to McClelland's basic needs theory, the nurse manager was demonstrating what type of need?
a.
A need for advancement
b.
A need for achievement
c.
A need for power
d.
A need for affiliation
ANS: B
According to McClelland's basic needs theory, the need for achievement involves a desire to make a contribution, to excel, and to succeed. People with a need for high achievement desire feedback about their performance.
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