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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]].
 
  
 
==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]].
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:[[McClelland's theory of needs]]. A theory that states achievement, power, and affiliation are three important needs that help explain [[motivation]].
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According to [[Management by Robbins and Coulter (14th edition)]],
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:[[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.

Related concepts

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