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[[McClelland's theory of needs]] (alternatively known as [[three-needs theory]] or, simply, [[needs theory]]; hereinafter, the ''Theory'') is a theory that states achievement, power, and affiliation are three important needs that help explain [[motivation]]. | [[McClelland's theory of needs]] (alternatively known as [[three-needs theory]] or, simply, [[needs theory]]; hereinafter, the ''Theory'') is a theory that states achievement, power, and affiliation are three important needs that help explain [[motivation]]. | ||
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==Definitions== | ==Definitions== | ||
According to [[Organizational Behavior by Robbins and Judge (17th edition)]], | According to [[Organizational Behavior by Robbins and Judge (17th edition)]], | ||
| − | + | :[[McClelland's theory of needs]]. A theory that states achievement, power, and affiliation are three important needs that help explain [[motivation]]. | |
| + | According to [[Management by Robbins and Coulter (14th edition)]], | ||
| + | :[[Three-needs theory]]. The motivation theory that says three acquired (not innate) needs -- achievement, power, and affiliation -- are major motives in work. | ||
==Related concepts== | ==Related concepts== | ||
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*[[Human Motivations Quarter]]. | *[[Human Motivations Quarter]]. | ||
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Latest revision as of 14:53, 3 June 2020
McClelland's theory of needs (alternatively known as three-needs theory or, simply, needs theory; hereinafter, the Theory) is a theory that states achievement, power, and affiliation are three important needs that help explain motivation.
Definitions
According to Organizational Behavior by Robbins and Judge (17th edition),
- McClelland's theory of needs. A theory that states achievement, power, and affiliation are three important needs that help explain motivation.
According to Management by Robbins and Coulter (14th edition),
- Three-needs theory. The motivation theory that says three acquired (not innate) needs -- achievement, power, and affiliation -- are major motives in work.
