McClelland's need for achievement corresponds most closely to

A. Maslow's self-actualization needs.
B. Herzberg's hygiene factors.
C. equity theory.
D. Deci and Ryan's self-determination theory.
E. expectancy theory.


A. Maslow's self-actualization needs.

McClelland's need for achievement refers to the desire to excel, to do something better or more efficiently, to solve problems, to achieve excellence in challenging tasks. Maslow's self-actualization needs refer to the need for self-fulfillment, the need to develop one's fullest potential, to become the best one is capable of being.

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