One of your project’s deliverables requires skills in journalism. You have three resources working on the activities that need to be completed for this deliverable. One of the resources is beyond happy with her situation and tells you that she is finally in a project where she feels like she is performing at her peak potential. Which of the following statements best describes this situation?

A. This team member is describing the self-actualization level of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs.

B. Salary is not a motivator because her basic needs have been fulfilled.

C. This team member’s need has been fulfilled, and now, according to Maslow, the ability to advance, the opportunity to learn new things, and the challenges involved in the work become motivators.
D. The Expectancy Theory says that the importance of camaraderie with other team members is an important motivator.