Maslow’s hierarchy of needs is one of the most essential theories of personal motivations, which is widely used in companies all over the world. It can be divided into five levels, from basic to advanced which are, physical, safety, love/belonging, esteem and self-actualization needs. Needs in different layers reflect various demands, physical and safety needs both focus on salaries and wages, while safety need are linked more closely to job security; love/belonging needs are the needs for the sense of belonging and the satisfaction to companies; esteem needs refers to the confidence, accept and respect from others; self-actualization, the final tier in Maslow’ theory, includes the need for achievement and potential（Sadri and Bowen，2011. Companies …show more content…
According to Brockman (2009), people are becoming more wealthily and living a better life while their happiness is dropping. This kind of phenomenon indicates that the needs of people in China have changed. In the past, employees paid more attention to the lower level of Maslow hierarchy of needs, such as salary and job security and these needs are mostly covered at the present. However, the rate of people’s satisfaction and happiness declines rapidly, and these people who are discontented about their current life even include some high earners. They should be happy because referring to Maslow’s theory, some of their needs are met, but the fact is totally different. There are some possible reasons provided by Brockman (2009). Needs in China have changed because of rapid economic change, political dissatisfaction and the gap between rich and poor. This means that people feel unsatisfied and unhappy due to the stressful and undemocratic environment. Additionally, due to the tendency of globalization and the advancement of technology, the organizations of companies have also changed fundamentally. Simultaneously, the workforce also becomes more educated and independent, employees have more consideration and choice about their current work (Stum, 2001). They have more desire about their employments such as personal growth and life harmony. Their demands also become more multiple. Therefore, Maslow’s theory is not advanced enough to help companies to identify these
In Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, we are introduced to the five levels of needs that must be met to reach self-fulfillment. In order for a person to understand why people behave the way they do, it is useful to consider how many physiological, safety, and love needs, are being met or not. In S.E Hinton’s book, The Outsiders, the character Johnny Cade has several basic needs unmet; such as food, water, warmth and rest, and has no possible way to achieve self-achievement, love or safety needs. He also has most physiological needs unmet such as esteem and love needs.
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Theory can possibly give an explanation to the manager’s actions. Specifically, the lower-order need “Safety”. The manager changed the free food policy from 6 hours to 12 hours in order to protect the stability of the company, his bonus, and stop employees from bad behavior. Under Alderfer’s ERG Theory the manager was pursuing his “Growth Needs.” He attempted to stop a behavior that tarnishes his work record and prevents him from receiving a bonus. Subject to McClelland’s Acquired Needs Theory the manager catered to the “Need for Achievement.” The manager hoped the policy change would be successful by stopping the bad behavior, and raise percentages back up. “Motivator Factors” under Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory
A pyramid was proposed by an American psychologist, which came to be know as “Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs.” This concept that he brings through this theory is that to move up in human existence, in consciousness, we must first fulfill our needs based in order of their importance for our survival. If we are lacking security and safety we will not seek out, maybe even be unable to recognize, possess, or reciprocate, love.
Maslow’s theory is simple, if your basic needs our met you will strive to achieve your next level of need. As you achieve human needs you will desire greater needs until you reach self- actualization or transcendence. Throughout this paper first I will be discussing Maslow’s theory and the different levels of achievement. As well as the changes he made to his theory in the 70’s. I will talk about the grouping for these achievements and where they fit in the hierarchy of needs. Secondly, we will talk about how Maslow’s theory motivates and how we use it in our careers. Lastly, I will bring up how this theory fits into the fire service. I will also show how to use it as a motivational tool as a manager. In my conclusion I will discuss the differences we can make just by fallowing this platform of motivation to create the most motivated firefighters.
1. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs is a motivational theory in psychology about human needs, often depicted as hierarchical levels within a pyramid. Maslow expressed that individuals are motivated to achieve certain needs and that some needs should be prioritized over others. Maslow’s Hierarchy ascends from the bottom to the top as followed: physiological needs, safety needs, social needs, esteem needs and self-actualization. The novel, "Life of Pi" follows a boy (also the narrator) who finds himself stuck on a raft for numerous days without any supplies. In the meantime, he must share his raft with a Bengal Tiger. Fending for himself he seeks out equipment and supplies that fit Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs.
As reported by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), depression occurs in over 26% of adolescents and can lead to morbidity, mortality, and social problems that can last into adulthood (SCREENING FOR DEPRESSION IN ADOLESCENTS -- RISKS AND BENEFITS, 2015). Signs of adolescent depression can sometimes be different than adults, and possibly harder to identify. It is most often identified as an increase in negative behaviors or somatic complaints such as an upset stomach (SCREENING FOR DEPRESSION IN ADOLESCENTS -- RISKS AND BENEFITS, 2015). Behavioral changes that are associated with adolescent depression include an increase in irritability, tantrums, anger outbursts, decrease in school performance, and social isolation (SCREENING
People have long considered general theories of motivation, and the question regarding the specific motives that direct and energize our human behavior has undergone tremendous speculation. To this day the question still stands: what is it that humans seek most in life? In an effort to answer this question, Abraham Maslow proposed what he called the hierarchy of needs. Maslow theorizes that human beings are motivated to fulfill this hierarchy, which consists of needs ranging from those that are basic for survival up to those that promote growth and self-enhancement (Kassin 300).
From the time of birth to the time of death, every single thing that happens in all creatures is based on cause and effect. For every action there is a reaction. Life itself is the domino effect. When something happens, there are various things to follow. When one possesses bad moral qualities, it can lead to bad behaviors that are often called vices. No matter what one believes in, he or she most definitely has a moral code. Whether it may be the "Ten Commandments", "Al Kaba 'r", or one 's own personal set of rules, there is always something to follow. Envy, in many instances considered the least profitable vice, seems to be one everyone succumbs to. Through idleness and an excess of curiosity, envy continuously infiltrates life today.
Maslow needs theory has received wide recognition particularly among practicing managers. Perhaps it could provide some valuable insight in motivation. Maslow’s hierarchy of needs “hypothesized that within every human being there exists a hierarchy of five needs. Maslow separated the five needs into higher and lower orders. Physiological and safety needs were described as lower-order needs and social, esteem, and self-actualization as higher-order needs. As each of these needs becomes substantially satisfied, the next need becomes dominant. So if you want to motivate someone, you need to understand what level of the hierarchy that person is currently on and focus on satisfying the needs at or above that level.” (Robbins & Judge, 2007, p.187)
Abraham Maslow proposed a theory concerning human motivations that was based upon a hierarchy of needs. Basic physiological drives like thirst, hunger and sleep, as well as the need for safety, shelter and some feeling of security are the motivational needs that must first be met. They provide the foundation for higher level of motivations to become present and available as needs the indvidual is aroused to attain.
Furthermore, there are three theories which explain the different factors in how employees are motivated based on their needs. The first theory, Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, was proved by Abraham Maslow in the years of 1943 and 1954 (McLeod, 2013). Maslow believed that society developed their motivations depending on their needs. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs is a theory in which five motivational needs( self-actualization,esteem, belongingness and love, safety, and psychological) are demonstrated in a hierarchy pyramid. The five motivational needs are divided into three categories(basic, psychological, and
Dr. Abraham Maslow, wrote the theory of Hierarchy of Needs. This theory has the five levels to be acquired for every human; the first level talked about physiological point of view. People have to be able to breathe, find a way to feed and drink water, sleep, excretion, and sex. After all this is cover the second level will come into place. The second level is about finding resource for safety and secure life style. Any person needs to cover its own motivation trues a Family environment, proper health, Job security, and employment. Not everyone need to keep moving up but normally most people stay in level three for what Mosley mention. Level Three is to find pace and fell love by other people. Feel important and appreciated is key to succeed this level. In other words, we have to reach a good friendship, get sexual intimacy and be part of a new family. As levels move up on the pyramid there are harder to meet. For level four, every person needs to work on themselves. Look inside their thoughts and find self-esteem, confidence on which they are, Respect other equally, being respect by others. In this level most of the people find their really motivation. But still quite a few people look for more and the last level is present to achieve their true motivation. On level five, is to be aware of expecting the unexpected. A person of this level needs the capacity of solve problem in the act, have the creativity, high moral level, and being out going around people. After understand each of them, it will be easy for each person to see where they stand and what they need to work on to find the highest hierarchy of motivation. Each individual will chooses which level of motivation will fit...
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Theory can explain the manager’s actions. Specifically, the lower-order need Safety. The manager acted out in order to protect the stability of the company and prevent employees from eating food for free. Under Alderfer’s ERG Theory the manager was acting out of protecting his growth needs. As he was attempting to stop a behavior that tarnishes his work record and prevents him from receiving a bonus. Subject to McClelland’s Acquired Needs Theory the manager catered to the Need for Achievement. The manager was attempting to solve a problem with his workers by enacting a new rule. Motivator Factors under Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory explains the manager’s decision as well. He took action in order to receive recognition
The first need theory is Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Theory. Grensing-Pophal (2002) stated that Maslow developed five levels that describe the needs of a person. The first level is physiological comforts. These are the basic survival needs of a person, such as food, water and shelter. The second level is safety needs. Ramlall (2004) further described these safety needs in three areas: economic (such as wages and benefits), psychological (such as work stability), and physical (such as physical work environment and breaks). The third level is social fulfillment needs (Grensing-Pophal 2002). These needs deal with friendship and interacting with other people. The fourth level is satisfaction of the ego. These needs focus on being respected, self-esteem, and recognition. The final le...
During his life and in modern days, Maslow’s Hierarchy has been used to enhance leadership in business settings. Many motivational enterprises have taken the Hierarchy of Needs and adapted them to teach leaders how to help their employees achieve a high level of motivation. A company named Ovation Incentives trains that “an employee needs their basic needs such as their salary and work conditions to be fulfilled first before reaching high level needs such as feeling part of something bigger within an organization” (Stead,