motivational theory - maslow’s hierarcy of needs

Question 1

what does maslow’s hierarchy of needs look like?

Answer 1

self actualisation (meeting potential) - top of the hierarchy
self esteem (achievement)
social needs (friendship, teamwork)
safety (safe work environment with job security)
basic physical needs (food, water clothes) - bottom of the hierarchy

Question 2

what did maslow say?

Answer 2

that people start by meeting the needs at the bottom of the pyramid. once they’ve sorted out those needs, they can move on to the needs on the next level up

Question 3

how are self actualisation needs met?

Answer 3

businesses meet these needs by giving the opportunity to develop new skills and take responsibility

Question 4

how are self esteem needs met?

Answer 4

businesses give employees recognition and offer promotion

Question 5

how are social needs met?

Answer 5

team working and social outings are designed to meet these

Question 6

how are safety needs met?

Answer 6

health and safety policies and secure employment contracts meet these needs

Question 7

how are basic physical needs met?

Answer 7

businesses meet these needs by paying workers enough and providing a warm, dry work environment

Question 8

how is maslow’s theory appealing?

Answer 8

as each of the five different needs have some importance to workers

Question 9

drawbacks of maslow’s theory

Answer 9

it isn’t always obvious which level an individual is at. different workers may put their needs in a different order eg some may value friendship and teamwork over achievement and meeting potential