Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs: Motivating Workers towards Self-Actualization

The video explores Maslow's hierarchy of needs, a motivational theory that classifies human needs into five levels: physiological, safety, social, esteem, and self-actualization. It discusses the origins of the theory by Abraham Maslow, its application in business, and the challenges of achieving self-actualization. The video also highlights the limitations of the theory, such as its generalization and difficulty in measuring certain needs.

Which motivational theory focuses on financial incentives as the primary motivator?

• Frederick Taylor's Scientific Approach

• Mayo's Hawthorne Studies

• Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory

• Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

What is the ultimate goal in Maslow's hierarchy of needs?

• Social belonging

• Financial stability

• Job security

• Self-actualization

Which of the following is considered a basic physiological need according to Maslow?

• Food and shelter

• Job security

• Social interaction

• Recognition

What need is associated with feeling secure in one's job?

• Esteem needs

• Social needs

• Physiological needs

• Safety needs

Which level of Maslow's hierarchy involves the need for belonging and love?

• Esteem needs

• Social needs

• Safety needs

• Physiological needs

What happens if a need in Maslow's hierarchy is not met?

• The individual progresses to the next level

• The individual remains at the same level

• The individual falls back to a lower level

• The individual achieves self-actualization

What is the relationship between the levels in Maslow's hierarchy?

• They are unrelated to motivation

• They are independent of each other

• They can be achieved in any order

• They are sequential and build upon each other

How does Maslow's hierarchy apply to a business environment?

• It disregards individual needs

• It focuses solely on financial incentives

• It only applies to high-level executives

• It emphasizes the importance of job security and team belonging

What is a major limitation of Maslow's hierarchy of needs?

• It is too specific to individual needs

• It is a generalized model that may not fit all individuals

• It ignores the role of financial incentives

• It only applies to Western cultures

Why is it challenging to measure self-actualization?

• It is not part of Maslow's hierarchy

• It is easily quantifiable

• It varies greatly between individuals

• It is a tangible concept