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Question 1

What is Lawrence and Nohria’s Four drive theory(n.)

Answer 1

Lawrence and Nohria’s Four Drive Theory is a motivational theory that suggests that people strive to balance four fundamental desires(n.)

Extra for characteristics=
It can be applied to business settings by a manager to improve employee motivation.1The four drives are the drives to acquire, bond, learn, and defend, which can be balanced simultaneously to lead to employee motivation.2

Question 2

What is the drive to acquire(n.)

Answer 2

drive to acquire(n.)= is the desire to achieve rewards and high status.1

Question 3

What is the drive to bond(n.)

Answer 3

drive to bond(n.)=is the desire to participate in social interactions and feel a sense of belonging.3

Question 4

What is the drive to learn(n.)

Answer 4

drive to learn(n.)= is the desire to gain knowledge, skills, and experience.2

Question 5

What is the drive to defend(n.)

Answer 5

This relates to an individual’s desire to defend themselves and those for whom they care.

Use this definition instead=
Drive to defend(n.)=is the desire to protect personal security as well as the values of the business. p. 91