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An expert in human motivation, David McClelland joined the Harvard faculty in 1956, where he taught and conducted research for 30 years. He was the Chair of the Department of Social Relations from 1962-1967.
McClelland's Human Motivation Theory states that every person has one of three main driving motivators: the needs for achievement, affiliation, or power. These motivators are not inherent; we develop them through our culture and life experiences. Achievers like to solve problems and achieve goals.
David Clarence McClelland (May 20, 1917 – March 27, 1998) was an American social psychologist. He is known for his work in the field of motivation and especially his theory of people's "need for achievement."
David McClelland, Harvard professor of psychology, was recognized internationally for his expertise on human motivation and entrepreneurship. McClelland taught and researched for 57 years. He is remembered for his unconventional methods in studying human personality.
David C. McClelland (1917-1998) was an eminent personality and motivational psychologist who pioneered the use of thematic and competency-based assessments in the study of individual differences, economic development, job performance, and health.
Need theory, also known as Three needs theory, [1] proposed by psychologist David McClelland, is a motivational model that attempts to explain how the needs for achievement, affiliation, and power affect the actions of people from a managerial context.
Jan 25, 2017 · David C. McClelland made major research contributions in motivation, conscious thought, competencies, and healing. He also made major contributions to research in methods by championing conscious thought and thematic coding of the Thematic Apperception Test (TAT) as well as other forms of audio, video, and written documents.
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