A pilot study of changes in need deprivation following the introduction of a Management by Objectives program is reported. Changes in deprivation were measured by the Porter-Lawler Needs Questionnaire distributed to 44 subjects in a community service organization. Findings indicate significant decreases in deprivation for 4 of 5 need levels: social, self-esteem, autonomy and self-actualization following the introduction of the program.
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