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We all know that the needs of a man are ever growing. When one need is satisfied, another need arises. And also, it is these needs which become the driving force for motivating a person.
Maslow’s need hierarchy theory is a theory proposed by Abraham Maslow. This theory also states that needs of a man are endless. However, they can be classified into 5 categories-
1.Physiological needs – basic needs for food, water and shelter.
2.Security needs – includes personal safety, financial security, old age security etc
3.Social needs – include the need for love, friendship, belongingness etc.
4.Esteem needs – needs related to status, ego, pride, self respect.
5.Self actualization needs – includes need for personal development, growth, leadership, to express oneself freely etc.
The theory suggests that for any normal human being, the needs always arise in such an order. The security needs will arise only when the physiological needs have been fulfilled and the next level needs will arise when security needs have been satisfied. So, in order to find out what will motivate an individual at a given time, these needs in this hierarchy maybe studied to identify and come up with the best motivating technique.
Especially in any organization, where the individuals working vary in their backgrounds, qualifications, aspirations etc, it is very difficult to ascertain what will motivate an employee to perform better. This is where this theory helps HR mangers in bringing positive changes in the performance and behavior of the employees. On the basis of the identified need which can be a potential motivating factor, monetary or non monetary techniques maybe used. This theory has helped HR mangers a lot.
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Good but not well explained. .
Nice
Unique choice of topic..
Good that you wrote an article on Maslow’s need hierarchy. I think with the changing society, the ranking order can be changed.
Thank you Chitranshi, Rahul and Akshita! 😀
Yes Akul, depends from person to person. But as a general theory, this is usually the hierarchy followed.
Well done. Maslow”s hierarchy theorem is widely used in organizations by the HR Department to get the work done by the employees and satisfy both the employers and the employees.
Well written..!
good but more explanations can be given.
It was clearly a unique topic. You could’ve explained more.. Still nice work 🙂
Good article!
Very informative.