KK2: Maslow's hierarchy of needs

Question 1

Maslows hierarchy of needs

Answer 1

is a motivational
theory that suggests
people have five
fundamental needs, and
their sequential attainment
of each needs acts as a
source of motivation.

(increasing downwards)
physiological
safety
social
esteem
Self-actualisation

Question 2

Physiological needs 

Answer 2

are the basic requirements
for human survival, such as
food, water, and shelter.

Question 3

Safety and security needs 

Answer 3

are the desires for
protection from
dangerous or threatening
environments.

Question 4

Social needs 

Answer 4

are the
desires for a sense of
belonging and friendship
among groups, both inside
and outside the workplace.

Question 5

Esteem needs 

Answer 5

are an
individual’s desires to feel
important, valuable,
and respected.

Question 6

Self-actualisation needs 

Answer 6

are the desires of an
individual to reach their full
potential through creativity
and personal growth.

Question 7

Maslow’s: Advantages: business

Answer 7

Business:
.Can give managers a clear path to motivate
employees.
* Can help managers determine which level of the
hierarchy is motivating an employee. This therefore
allows a manager to introduce targeted strategies
that directly address specific employee needs.
* Employees who reach self-actualisation
can improve business performance through
creative work.

Question 8

Maslow’s: disadvantages: Business

Answer 8

.It is difficult to measure success, as the levels of
satisfaction gained at each stage can vary among
people. For example, for some employees, it may
only take monthly catch-ups to fulfil their social
needs, while others may need to collaborate with
different people every day to be satisfied.
* Assumes all employees are motivated in the
same order.

Question 9

Maslow’s: Advantages:employees

Answer 9

Employees can work in an engaging environment
that allows them to reach their full potential.

Question 10

Maslow’s: Advantages:Time

Answer 10

Motivation can occur quickly when employees
progress through the lower levels of the hierarchy

Question 11

Maslow’s: Advantages:Money

Answer 11

.Satisfying social needs may not increase business
expenses. For example, a business could organise
weekly meetings for staff to facilitate collaboration
and allow for friendships to flourish in the
workplace. This can fulfil employees’ social needs
and may come at no cost to the business.
* Satisfying safety and security needs may not come
at any cost to the business. For example, a business
can host diversity training and introduce policies
that prevent discrimination in the workplace,
promoting safety

Question 12

Maslow’s: disadvantages: employees

Answer 12

.Not all employees will be motivated by the same
needs at once.
* Assumes that there are no other fundamental
needs that can motivate employees.

Question 13

Maslow’s: disadvantages: Time

Answer 13

It may be time-consuming for a manager to
determine the level of each individual employee,
and implement appropriate strategies for each.
* Higher-order needs may take more time to assess
and fulfil, therefore becoming a tedious process
when employees reach more complex needs.

Question 14

Maslow’s: disadvantages: Money

Answer 14

Satisfying physiological and esteem needs may
result in a direct increase in business expenses,
as businesses need to offer opportunities for
promotions and pay suitable wages.