Carol is a manager who believes that carefully monitoring and maintaining control over employees is more important than maintaining cordial relationships with them. According to McClelland's needs theory, Carol has a
A)high need for power and a low need for affiliation.
B)high need for power and a high need for affiliation.
C)low need for power and a low need for achievement.
D)low need for achievement and a high need for affiliation.
E)low need for power and a low need for affiliation.

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Carol's belief in carefully monitoring and maintaining control over employees indicates a high need for power. Her lack of emphasis on maintaining cordial relationships with employees suggests a low need for affiliation.

Carol Is a Manager Who Believes That Carefully Monitoring and Maintaining