Maslow’s Theory

“We each have a hierarchy of 5 needs that

ranges from "lower" to "higher." As lower needs

are fulfilled there is a tendency for other, higher

needs to emerge.”

Maslow’s Theory

Maslow’s theory maintains that a person

does not feel a higher need until the needs

of the current level have been satisfied.

Maslow's basic needs are as follows:

Esteem

Self-Actualization

Safety

Belonging

Physiological

Summary

Physiological Needs

Food

Air

Water

Clothing

Sex

Basic Human Needs

Safety Needs

Protection

Stability

Pain Avoidance

Routine/Order

Safety and Security

Social Needs

Affection

Acceptance

Inclusion

Love and Belonging

Esteem Needs Self-Respect

Self-Esteem

Respected by Others

Esteem

Self-Actualization

Achieve full potential Fulfillment

Implementing in the Organization

Self-Actualization

Provide challenges

Encourage autonomy

Esteem Feedback

Acknowledge success

Social Introductions

Interact with students

Inclusive activities

Safety Maintain a safe and non-threatening atmosphere

Create a comfortable environment

Physiological Room temperature

Pacing/Breaks

1. Behaviour of people depends upon their needs. Human behaviour can be changed or motivated by fulfilling their needs

2. Satisfied needs are not motivators, only unsatisfied needs influences behaviour

3. Needs follow the hierarchy

4. There is always a sequence of emergency of needs. Higher level needs do not emerge or motivate unless all lower level needs have been fairly satisfied

1. It is a logical theory because it recognises that an individual does something to fulfill his diverse needs

2. It clearly states that satisfied needs are not motivators. Therefore managers can easily concentrate on unsatisfied needs of their subordinates

3. It offers useful ideas for understanding human needs and ways for satisfying them

1. Maslow’s theory may not be accurate in real life

2. Maslow’s theory is based on a small sample of subjects

3. Need hierarchy may not be the same along all the employees

4. There is no evidence that satisfied need is not a motivator