MASLOW Flashcards
What is aslow hierarchy of needs
Maslow hierarchy of needs: A model of human motivation suggesting behaviours are driven by the human desire to achieve the fulfilment of various needs.
Basically: Human behaviour is dictated by the desire of humans to fulfil basic needs dictates their behaviour.
This is a basic representation of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Aijr1QEOFhkyWqnK_E3yA8ClhJlxJbAgjhd_O-fsBYM/edit
Why is it called a hierachy
It’s called a hierarchy, because you need to work up from the bottom.
What are Physiological needs
Physiological needs - Masllow said that physiological needs and the most basic needs that people have. Physiological needs are things like: Food, shelter, water, sleep. The types of things that are going to keep you going throughout the day. Maslow says that you’re not going to be able to perform at a high level, if you lack these basic needs
What aer safety needs
Safety needs - If employees are worried about their own personal safety, then they’re not going to be in any position to be performing well at work. If an employee is worried that the building is about to burn down, they’re not going to be concentrating on fulfilling their job, they’ll be more concerned of their safety, and the safety of the people around them
What are social needs
Social needs - The need for love, belonging, the feeling of a social group. For example, you’re probably not going to be able to concentrate at work if you’ve fallen out with a friend. So if your basic social needs are not being met, then you won’t be able to perform as well.
What are Self - esteem needs
Self - esteem needs - After you fulfil the below needs, you’ll naturally want to receive some recognition for the work you’re doing. For a manager to compliment you on your work etc.
What is Self - actualisation
Self - actualisation - Sort of like being the best possible version of yourself. It’s hard to be the best possible version of yourself, if you lack: physiological needs, safety needs or social needs.
How can businesses maxamise employees potential
Businesses can maximise employee potential if they can help employee achieve their needs
Examples:
How do schools ensure that you meet your physiological needs? - Cantienes, lunch breaks, rest breaks, maybe somewhere people can go to relax etc
How do schools ensure that people’s safety needs are met? - School have fire alarms, they do fire practice drills etc - Businesses also do the same, they also provide contracts guaranteeing staff certain amounts of hours, pensions etc
How do businesses ensure that people’s social needs are met? - The business might take its employees on nights out, employee events etc.
How do businesses ensure that people’s self - esteem needs are met? - They do things: employee of the month, 1 to 1 appraisal, group appraisal
