You manage a department of five employees. You have identified that Joe has high need for achievement, Mary has high need for power, and Tim has high need for affiliation. Sarah scored high on the need for power and low on the need for affiliation. Doug scores low on both need for power and need for affiliation. Which of these five employees is most suitable for taking on your responsibilities when you are on a vacation?
A) Joe
B) Mary
C) Tim
D) Sarah
E) Doug

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Sarah, with a high need for power and low need for affiliation, is most suitable for taking on leadership responsibilities, as she is likely to be assertive and focused on achieving organizational goals without being overly concerned with personal relationships.

You Manage a Department of Five Employees