Maslow Hierachy

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

Believed people are motivated by things more than money!

Focused on the psychological (emotional and mental) needs of workers

Once a level of need is satisfied, it no longer motivates. The next level of need is what motivates!

list all levels 5

physiological safety social self esteem self actualisation

physiological

The needs that must be met for humans to survive (food, water, recreation, clothing, shelter/rent, rest)

• wage must be enough

safety

These are the demands necessary to make people feel safe and stable.

Rules and regulation

Job security (not prone to be replaced)

Annual leave

Pensions

Social

These are human desires to be accepted as part of a community (love, friendship, sense of belonging, social gatherings)

Opportunities to work in teams / for collaboration

Anti-discrimination laws – equal opportunities (concept of equity)

self esteem

Desires for recognition and self-respect

Internal esteem needs - people feeling good about themselves e.g. a sense of achievement

External esteem needs - the desire for recognition by others e.g. status

Job titles / Status

Promotional opportunities

“Employee of the month award”

Self Actualisation

A person’s desire to realize their full potential and talents to achieve accomplishments

A person must have the freedom over what they do to exploit their talents and in a way that only they know best.

Challenging work that stretches the individual

Provide opportunities for personal development/growth/promotion