Marilyn, a human resources associate in a public relations firm, maintains friendly relationships with her colleagues. She prefers to work in groups and tends to avoid conflicts as much as she can. She makes sure that she does not miss opportunities to build close interpersonal relationships with every member in her team. In the context of McClelland's Learned Needs Theory, Marilyn is most likely motivated by the need for _____.
A) affiliation
B) achievement
C) power
D) relatedness

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Marilyn's preference for working in groups, tendency to avoid conflicts, and prioritizing building interpersonal relationships with colleagues suggest that she is motivated by the need for affiliation, which is characterized by the desire to establish close relationships with others and to be liked by them.

Marilyn, a Human Resources Associate in a Public Relations Firm