You manage a department of five employees. You have identified that Joe scores high in the need for achievement, Mary scores high in the need for power, and Tim scores high in the need for affiliation. Sarah scored high in the need for power and low in the need for affiliation. Doug scores low in both need for power and need for affiliation.
-Which employee would be best suited to a challenging new assignment where they would receive rapid feedback?
A) Joe
B) Mary
C) Tim
D) Sarah
E) Doug

Question

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Joe's high need for achievement indicates that he is driven by a desire to accomplish challenging tasks and receive recognition for his accomplishments. The challenging new assignment and rapid feedback will help him satisfy this need and excel in his work.

You Manage a Department of Five Employees