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Maslow hierarchy of needs theory pyramid
(top to bottom)
- self actualization
- esteem needs
- social needs
- safety needs
- Physiological needs
These are the basic needs of air, water, food, clothing and shelter. In other words,
physiological needs are the needs for basic amenities of life
physiological needs
Safety needs include physical, environmental and emotional safety and protection. For instance-
Job security, financial security, protection from animals, family security, health security, etc
safety needs
Social needs include the need for love, affection, care, belongingness, and friendship
social needs
Esteem needs are of two types: internal esteem needs (self- respect, confidence, competence,
achievement and freedom) and external esteem needs (recognition, power, status, attention and admiration
esteem needs
This include the urge to become what you are capable of becoming/what you have
the potential to become. It includes the need for growth and self-contentment. It also includes desire for gaining
more knowledge, social- service, creativity and being aesthetic. The self- actualization needs are never fully
satiable. As an individual grows psychologically, opportunities keep cropping up to continue growing
self vacuolization needs
masclow theory for managers
the managers should give employees appropriate salaries to purchase the basic necessities
of life. Breaks and eating opportunities should be given to employees
physiological needs
masclow theory for managers
the managers should provide the employees job security, safe and hygienic work environment,
and retirement benefits so as to retain them
safety needs
masclow theory for managers
the management should encourage teamwork and organize social events
social needs
masclow theory for managers
the managers can appreciate and reward employees on accomplishing and exceeding their
targets. Management can promote the deserving employees to higher job rank/position
esteem needs
masclow theory for managers
the managers can give the employees challenging jobs in which the employees’ skills
and competencies are fully utilized. Moreover, growth opportunities can be given to them so that they can reach
the peak.
Source: managementstudyguide.com
self - vacuolization needs
Herzberg two factor theory ; what are the hygiene factors
- pay
- company policies and adminisatriave policies
- fringe benefits
- physical working conditions
- status
- interpersonal relations
- job security
the relationship of the employees with his peers, superiors and subordinates
should be appropriate and acceptable. There should be no conflict or humiliation element pre
interpersonal relations
what are fringe benefits
employees should be offered health care plans, benefits for the family members,
employee help programs, etc
McClelland’s theory of needs
by David mcclelland that the individuals specific needs are acquired over time and are shaped by one’s life experiences.
achievement, affiliation and power
