chapter 2B - maslows hierarchy of needs

Question 1

what is motivation?

Answer 1

willingness of an individual to expend energy and effort into completing a task

Question 2

what is maslows hierarchy of needs?

Answer 2

a motivational theory that suggests people have 5 fundamental needs, with the sequential attainment of each one acting as a source of motivation

Question 3

what are physiological needs and how to fulfill

Answer 3

basic human needs such as food and shelter, can be satisfied by providing living wage

Question 4

what are safety and security needs and how to fulfill

Answer 4

desire to be protected from threatening enviroments, can be fulfilled by providing employees with job security and stable income

Question 5

what are social needs and how to fulfill

Answer 5

desire to belong in groups, can be fulfilled by encouraging team based work and celebrating milestones

Question 6

what are esteem needs and how to fulfill

Answer 6

desire to be valued and respected, can be earnt by achieving promotions or monetary rewards

Question 7

what are self actualisation needs and how to fulfill

Answer 7

desire to reach ones full potential through creativity and personal growth, can be fulfilled by assigning work that encourages creativity and opportunities for skill devlopment