Maslow’s Hierachy of Needs

Question 1

Benefits of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs x4

Answer 1

Overall productivity increased
Employees feel safe and secure at work
Employees feel more wanted- lower staff turnover/absenteeism
Improves management capabilities as they are transformed into role models which pushes them to better themselves and work harder

Question 2

Limitation of Maslow’s hierarchy if needs x4

Answer 2

Self-actualisation is very different for different people
Employees need change over tim
No way to measure satisfaction- some satisfied after physiological whereas other will not be fulfilled by all the levels
Self-esteem and safety are very broad and can change according to cultures and demographics

Question 3

Physiological needs

Answer 3

The most basic needs that a human wants e.g. job, regular income, home, food, water.

Question 4

Safety needs

Answer 4

Training, contract, safe working conditions

Question 5

Social needs

Answer 5

Social needs come from an external space e.g. friends, comfort, love, team work

Question 6

Self-esteem needs

Answer 6

Embracing individuality and respect from yourself and others e.g. status, performance based pay

Question 7

Self-actualisation needs

Answer 7

When a person is fulfilled in what they’re doing, personal and professional e.g. personal best, chance of promotion.