A2- theories of motivation- Malsow Hierarchy of Needs

Question 1

Maslow Hierarchy of Needs

Answer 1

sequence of human needs in the order of its importance.

-A need is what the person requires, Maslow proposed that needs could be arranged according to their importance in a series of steps known as the hiearchy of needs.

Question 2

The levels of the Maslow Hierarchy of needs

Answer 2

TOP:
Self actulisation= The need for development, creativity, growth.

Esteem= the need for self esteem, power, recongition and control.

Social= the need for for love, belonging, inclusion

Safety=the need for safety, shelter, stability

Physiological= the need for air, food, water, health

Question 3

Workplace pratices to satisfy these needs in the Maslow Hierarchy

Answer 3

Self actualisation= Creative, interesting jobs, opportunities for advanvements.

Esteem= Responsibility, Promotion, recognition

Social= teamwork, involvment in decision making, supportive management

Safety= Safe working conditions, job security

Physiological= Satisfactory pay for survival

Question 4

The Maslow Hierarchy unpacked

Answer 4

1. The most basic need is at the bottom
2. An employee’s need at a specific level need to be fulfilled before they can move up the nest level

3.Once a need is met and it no longer motivates ppl-they wull only be motivated by the next higher level

–> to motivate employees managers need to identify where employees are on the hierarchy and meet that specific need.

Question 5

Strengths of Maslow Hierarchy

Answer 5

-Provides managers a sacffold on how to motivate employees

-Following the theory should allow the business to increase motivation to all employees

-Demonstrates how motivation can be increased over the long term.

Question 6

Disadvantages of Maslow Hierarchy

Answer 6

-difficult to identify where employees are on the hierarchy

-Difficult to monitor progression through the hierarchy

-Doesn’t consider individual employee differences.