Question

Theory of achievement motivation was given by whom

• A. Watson
• B. McClelland
• C. Freud
• D. Jung

Answer 1

Answer:

B. McClelland

• David C McClelland advocated achievement motivation theory .it is also known as the three needs theory.

  1.Need for achievement: According to the theory ,certain people have an inner urge to succeed and do something different from others.

  Thus, employees possessing an inner desire to achieve derive satisfaction from achieving goals .Therefore challenging goals become motivators .People with a high need for achievement are high achievers.

  2.Need for power: Certain people derive satisfaction by exercising control over others .They believe that they have the ability to control others .They desire that means to achieve goals should be related to the exercise of power.

  3.Need for Affiliation :It is based on the concept of belongingness needs .