Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Theory

With Maslow’s theory, an employee’s beginning emphasis on the lower order needs of physiology and security makes sense. What are some common physiological needs mentioned in the text?

• Salary

• Stable income

• Benefits

• Safe work environment

What is the key point mentioned in the text regarding employees' desire to work in an environment where they are accepted and have some interaction with others?

• Recognition

• Applause

• Social interaction

• Team dynamics

At what point of Maslow’s hierarchy does the focus shift to the personal ego, self-respect, achievement, and receiving recognition for efforts given?

• Physiological Needs

• Security Needs

• Belongingness Needs

• Esteem Needs

What is the important consideration for managers regarding rewards to employees at the Esteem Needs level?

• Financial rewards only

• Balanced rewards

• Non-financial rewards only

• No rewards needed

What is the focus at the Self-Actualization Needs level according to the text?

• Growth

• Building skills

• Individual development

• All of the above

Maslow believed that we are motivated by our needs.

• True
• False

True or False: Basic needs must be met before we can fulfill higher needs.

• True
• False

___________________ needs are things we need to survive

• Basic physiological
• safety and security
• love and belonging
• esteem

Feeling a part of a group helps us meet _______________ need

• basic physiological needs
• safety and security
• love and belonging
• esteem

Not having to worry about your health, job, or being attacked are related to this level of needs.

• Physiological
• Love and Belonging
• Esteem
• Safety and Security