Jane holds a well-paying job with good job security.She also gets along well with colleagues,but has been frustrated in her attempts to find new friends.Due to this frustration,Jane has recently started spending more time trying to get challenging work from her employer.She now spends less time enjoying social relations with colleagues.Which needs-based theory of motivation would best explain Jane's recent focus on seeking challenging work?
A)Four-drive theory
B)Learned needs theory
C)Needs hierarchy theory
D)ERG theory
E)None of these theories explains why people change their dominant needs

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According to the learned needs theory, individuals are motivated by three learned needs: achievement, affiliation, and power. In this scenario, Jane's frustration in finding new friends may have increased her need for affiliation, but her focus on seeking challenging work suggests a high need for achievement. Thus, the learned needs theory best explains Jane's recent behavior.

Jane Holds a Well-Paying Job with Good Job Security