e, was considered quite significant and plays an instrumental role in Maslow’s more complex theory. Yet, Murray’s work was considered most significant for a trio of needs: achievement, power and affiliation “The greatest attention has been directed toward the need to achieve. Needs for power and affiliation were assessed in similar ways and found to be important in the work setting also. Need for power reflects a desire to control events and influence other people. Wanting reassurance and companionship marks the need for affiliation. This trio of needs were thought to be the foundation for work performance” (Edwards, 1999, 366-367).
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