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MASLOW’S

H I E R A RC H Y OF
NEEDS
 Abraham Maslow has proposed “The Need
Hierarchy Model”.
 Human behavior is goal-directed. Motivation cause goal-
directed behaviour. It is through motivation that needs
can be handled and tackled purposely.This can be
understood by understanding the hierarchy of needs by
manager.The needs of individual serves as a driving force
in human behaviour.Therefore, a manager must
understand the “hierarchy of needs”.
 Physiological needs- These are the basic needs of
an individual which includes food, clothing, shelter, air,
water, etc.These needs relate to the survival and
maintenance of human life.

 Safety needs- These needs are also important for


human beings. Everybody wants job security, protection
against danger, safety of property, etc.
 Social needs- These needs emerge from society. Man is a
social animal.These needs become important. For example-
love, affection, belongingness, friendship, conversation, etc.

 Esteem needs- These needs relate to desire for self-


respect, recognition and respect from others.
These need are concerned with prestige and status of the
individual.

 Self-actualization needs- These are the needs of the


highest order and these needs are found in those person
whose previous four needs are satisfied.This will include need
for social service, meditation.These needs involves realising
one’s potentialities for continued self-development and for
being creative in the broadest sense possible.
•  As far as the physiological needs
Implicatio are concerned, the managers
should give employees appropriate
ns of salaries to purchase the basic
necessities of life. Breaks and eating
Maslow’s opportunities should be given to
employees.
Hierarchy •  As far as the safety needs are
concerned, the managers should
provide the employees job security, safe
of and hygienic work environment, and
retirement benefits so as to retain
Needs them.
• As far as social needs are concerned,
Theory for the management
• should encourage teamwork and
Managers organize social events
 As far as esteem needs are concerned, the managers
can appreciate and reward employees on accomplishing
and exceeding their targets.The management can give
the deserved employee higher job rank / position in the
organization.
 As far as self-actualization needs are concerned, 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.
Limitations of
Maslow’s Theory
 It is essential to note that not all employees are governed
by same set of needs. Different individuals may be driven
by different needs at same point of time. It is always the
most powerful unsatisfied need that motivates an
individual.
 The theory is not empirically supported.
 The theory is not applicable in case of starving artist as
even if the artist’s basic needs are not satisfied, he will
still strive for recognition and achievement.

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