Description
I need a 600 word (no plagiarism) essay answering the following question.
(Course name and book: BAM 515 Understanding and Managing Organizational Behavior 6th Edition, 2012 Jennifer M. George and Gareth R. Jones Prentice Hall ISBN-13: 9780136124436)
Question:
Discuss the three traits McClelland determined are present in all people
Explanation & Answer
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Running Head: MCCLELLAND’S THREE TRAITS
McClelland’s Three Traits
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MCCLELLAND’S THREE TRAITS
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Introduction
David C. McClelland was an American social psychologist who is famously known
for his work in the field of motivation. He came up with the Human Motivation Theory. In
the theory, he looks at the traits that are dominant in individuals and what is the drive behind
their success. He also came up with better ways of measuring the psychological
characteristics besides the use of personality tests. It is possible to measure an individual’s
success when you understand their motivation and competence (George & Jones, 2012).
The Three Traits
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Achievement
Individuals who have a strong desire to perform difficult and challenging tasks
successfully have achievement as a dominant motivator. Such individuals have a high need
for achievement in all they do and the more difficult the task the better it...