Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

Question 1

What is Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

Answer 1

A motivational theory that suggests all humans have 5 fundamental needs that they strive to achieve in a sequential order. Starting with…
-Physiological needs.
-Safety and security needs.
-Social needs.
-Esteem needs.
-Self Actualisation.

Question 2

Physiological Needs

Answer 2

The basic needs of a human that include food, water, air and shelter.
-Relates to HRM via remuneration.

Question 3

Safety and Security Needs

Answer 3

The need of security and protection from physical and emotional harm.
-Relates to HRM via job security and workplace conditions.

Question 4

Social Needs

Answer 4

The need for affection, affiliation, acceptance and friendships in peer groups.
-Relates to HRM via good relationships with colleagues.

Question 5

Esteem Needs

Answer 5

The need for status, recognition, and attention. Also internally includes self-respect.
-Relates to HRM via a good performance management, promotion.

Question 6

Self-Actualization

Answer 6

The need for personal fulfillment and reaching full potential.
-This highlights a workplace that gives employees an opportunity to reach their full potential.

Question 7

Strengths of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

Answer 7

-It gives managers a clear structure to build into the business, so that all employees can experience motivation and progress at their own pace.
-Once established, it can be ‘set and forget’

Question 8

Limitations of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

Answer 8

-It assumes all employees are motivated by the same things in the same order.
-It assumes that there is nothing else that motivates employees.
-Employees may be at different stages at different times so it may be difficult to track.