Jenna has risen quickly within her company to become the youngest VP to date. She attributes her success to strong needs for achievement, affiliation, and power. According to McClelland's three-need theory, what types of tasks are preferable to Jenna?
A) Repetitive tasks
B) Manual tasks
C) Tasks of moderate difficulty
D) Tasks of high difficulty

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According to McClelland's three-need theory, individuals with a strong need for achievement prefer tasks of moderate difficulty because they are challenging yet achievable, allowing them to demonstrate their competence and success.

Jenna Has Risen Quickly Within Her Company to Become the Youngest