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Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

Theory

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Born: April 1, 1908 Brooklyn, New York

Died: June 8, 1970 (aged 62) Menlo Park California

Nationality AmericanFields PsychologyInstitutionsCornell University

Brooklyn CollegeBrandeis University

Alma materUniversity of Wisconsin–MadisonDoctoral advisorHarry Harlow

Abraham Maslow

• was an American psychologist who was best known for creating Maslow's hierarchy of needs, a theory of psychological health predicated on fulfilling innate human needs in priority, culminating in self-actualization.

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Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs• Maslow's hierarchy of needs is a theory

in psychology proposed by Abraham Maslow in his 1943 paper "A Theory of Human Motivation".

• Maslow subsequently extended the idea to include his observations of humans' innate curiosity.

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Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs• His theories parallel many other theories of

human developmental psychology, some of which focus on describing the stages of growth in humans. Maslow used the terms Physiological, Safety, Belongingness and Love, Esteem, Self-Actualization and Self-Transcendence needs to describe the pattern that human motivations generally move through.

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Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs• Each of us is motivated by needs. Our most basic

needs are inborn, having evolved over tens of thousands of years. Abraham Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs helps to explain how these needs motivate us all.

• Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs states that we must satisfy each need in turn, starting with the first, which deals with the most obvious needs for survival itself.

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1. Physiological Needs

• food (water, nourishment)• clothing• shelter• air• sleep• sex

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-those required to sustain life, such as:

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2. Safety Needs

• Living in a safe area• Medical Insurance• Job security• Financial reserves

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-protection from physical and emotional harm

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Workers express this desire in the form of having a stable job, with medical, unemployment, and retirement benefits.

Safety Needs- desire to achieve a

sense of security, stability and

consistency in life

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3. Social Needs/ Affiliation

• Affection• Belongingness• Acceptance• Love• friendship Need for friends Need for belonging Need to give and receive love

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-the desire for

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Social Needs- desire to feel loved by others and to be accepted

by and into wider social networks

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4. Esteem Needs

• Self-respect• A sense of personal achievement• Attention• Recognition• Reputation

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-the desire for

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To Satisfy esteem needs, people seek ….

Opportunities for achievementPrestigePromotionStatus to show their competence and

worth

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Esteem Needs- a personal sense of

achievement or the respect,

attention and recognition of others

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5. Self- Actualization

• Personal growth achieving one’s potential

• Self-fulfillment

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-the desire for:

-A person’s drive to become what he is capable of becoming.-Traits commonly exhibited include initiative, spontaneity, and problem solving ability.

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Self-actualized people tend to have needs such as :

TruthJusticeWisdomMeaning

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Self-Actualization Needs- desire to become

everything that you can be

self and spiritual fulfillment)

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Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

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Implications for Management1. Physiological Needs

Provide lunch breaks, rest breaks, and wages that are sufficient to purchase the essentials of life.

2. Safety NeedsProvide a safe working environment, retirement benefits, and job security.

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Implications for Management3. Social Needs Create a sense of community via team-

based projects and social events.4. Esteem Needs

Recognize achievements to make employees feel appreciated and valued. Offer job titles that convey the importance of the position.

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