German

Preposition

nach + dative

1. after, behind.
2. towards, to.
3. according to.
4. by the authority of.

• Viertel nach sechs - quarter past six
• nach einer Woche - after a week
• die Flucht nach Ägypten - the flight into Egypt

Adverb

nach

1. after, behind, nigh, next to.

Derived terms

• nach und nach

Prefix

nach- seperable

1. Attached to many verbs to indicate following or succession, as in nachdrucken, to reprint.

Scottish Gaelic

Particle

nach

1. not

Need for Achievement (N-Ach) refers to an individual's desire for significant accomplishment, mastering of skills, control, or high standards. The term was introduced by the psychologist, David McClelland.

Need for Achievement is related to the difficulty of tasks people choose to undertake. Those with low N-Ach may choose very easy tasks, in order to minimise risk of failure, or highly difficult tasks, such that a failure would not be embarrassing. Those with high N-Ach tend to choose moderately difficult tasks, feeling that they are challenging, but within reach.

People high in N-Ach are characterised by a tendency to seek challenges and a high degree of independence. Their most satisfying reward is the recognition of their achievements. Sources of high N-Ach include:

1. Parents who encouraged independence in childhood
2. Praise and rewards for success
3. Association of achievement with positive feelings
4. Association of achievement with one's own competence and effort, not luck
5. A desire to be effective or challenged
6. Intrapersonal Strength