According to McClelland, people with a high need for achievement:

A) do not like to receive feedback on their progress.
B) do not like having external events interfere with their progress.
C) always prefer to work with a team, irrespective of their task.
D) set goals that are very simple and easily achievable.

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Miranda Flores · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  McClelland's theory suggests that individuals with a high need for achievement prefer situations where they can take personal responsibility for finding solutions to problems, where they can receive feedback on their performance, and where they can set moderately challenging goals. They do not like external events to interfere with their progress because it reduces their sense of personal achievement.

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