Robert meets his old schoolmate Simon who has become a successful and world-famous cardiologist.As a consequence,Robert is motivated to put more effort into expanding his business and making it a multinational organization.Which of the following motivational theories does the given scenario explain?

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The scenario describes how Robert is motivated to expand his business after seeing his old schoolmate's success as a cardiologist, indicating that his need for achievement (an acquired need) has been activated. Therefore, this scenario can be best explained by the acquired needs theory.

Robert Meets His Old Schoolmate Simon Who Has Become a Successful