I would like to be recognized in the workplace by accomplishments but not my personhood. At the initial stages of my career, I endeavor to take on risky challenges and tasks that I can use to prove my abilities and skills in my current position in the company’s workforce. By completing the tasks or projects, I have been assigned to by the manager successfully, and within the set period amidst dangerous and challenging conditions, I will have satisfied my need for achievement. The harder the challenges, the more I get motivated to achieve others goals that are more difficult and riskier to gain more knowledge and experience as I grow and develop in my professional life (McClelland’s, 2018). I am convinced that by the time I reach a certain level in my career will be in a better position to pursue the need for power although I perceive it as a secondary necessity in my profession. Am confident that by enhancing performance and productivity in the workplace, I will be above others, and it wouldn’t be difficult to obtain the power I anticipate. Hence, my career life is motivated by the urge to satisfy these two needs though currently, am prioritizing achievements to create a strong foundation to pursue the other.
After completing the McClelland’s need theory test, the score was above average. The results are not surprising because they were almost just like I expected. For instance, I scored 92 in the drive’s aspect, and it is true because I always anticipate completing any task that is of significance. Also, although I like having fun, my primary agenda is achieving something that will enhance my ambitions of being recognized and successful in the workplace; thus, the average score of 53 in reward responsiveness.
The link to the test – http://www.seemypersonality.com/Personality-Report?u=MBx3x7741218-245485x00C14x1
References
McClelland’s Theory of Needs (Power, Achievement and Affiliation) – Management Study HQ. (2018). Management Study HQ. Retrieved from https://www.managementstudyhq.com/mcclellands-theory-of-needs-power-achievement-and-affiliation.html
