2(B) Flashcards
Maslow’s hierarchy of needs
Maslow’s hierarchy of needs is a motivational theory that suggests that people have five fundamental needs, and the sequential attainment of each need acts as a source of motivation
Motivation
Motivation is the willingness of an individual to expend energy and effort on completing work tasks
Physiological needs
Physiological needs are the basic requirements for human survival, such as food, water and shelter
Safety and security needs
Safety and security needs are the desires for protection from dangerous or threatening environments.
Social needs
Social needs are the desires for a sense of belonging and friendship among groups, both inside and outside the workplace.
Esteem needs
Esteem needs are an individual’s desires to feel important, valuable, and respected.
Self-actualisation needs
Self-actualisation needs are the desires of an individual to reach their full potential through creativity and personal growth.