The chief nursing officer evaluated an orthopedic floor because of com

QUESTION

The chief nursing officer evaluated an orthopedic floor because of complaints from staff about low morale. In the evaluation, the chief nursing officer found that the nurse manager was more interested in personal prestige than in achievement.

According to McClelland’s basic needs theory, the nurse manager has what type of need?
a.
A need for advancement
b.
A need for achievement
c.
A need for power
d.
A need for affiliation

ANSWER:

ANS: C
According to McClelland’s basic needs theory, people who have a high need for power want to be in control and desire influence over others, which can lead to low morale among those whom they supervise.