Need for Affiliation

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Need for Affiliation

In a business setting, this is the necessity for managers to build warm and caring relationships in order to motivate their fellow employees. Different types of employees need different levels of affiliation; for example: those who need more of a sense of belonging make good support staff, but they may not make as effective a leader.

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