You are acting as manager and mentor to Melanie,an employee who has been identified as a high achiever.Going by McClelland's three-needs theory,which of the following measures would best help you motivate Melanie to do her best?

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According to McClelland's three-needs theory, high achievers are motivated by challenges and personal responsibility. Giving Melanie a job that holds her personally responsible for finding solutions to problems would best motivate her to do her best. Option A is more aligned with the rewards for a person motivated by the need for affiliation, while option D is more aligned with the rewards for a person motivated by the need for power. Setting goals that are just out of reach may lead to frustration and demotivation if they are too far out of reach.

You Are Acting as Manager and Mentor to Melanie,an Employee