You manage a department of five employees. You have identified that Joe has a high need for achievement, Mary has a high need for power, and Tim has a high need for affiliation. Sarah scored high on the need for power and low on the need for affiliation. Doug scored low on both need for power and need for affiliation.
-Which of these five employees is most likely to be suitable for a new assignment that involves a high degree of personal responsibility and feedback?
A) Mary
B) Doug
C) Sarah
D) Joe
E) Tim

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Joe, with a high need for achievement, is most suitable for assignments involving personal responsibility and feedback, as he is likely motivated by setting and accomplishing challenging goals.

You Manage a Department of Five Employees