Maslows Hierarchy of Needs

Abraham Harold Maslow

Self-Actualization
Esteem

Social

Safety Physiological

Prepositions
Human

wants are unlimited needs acts as motivator

Unsatisfied Needs When

are arranged in order of importance (Hierarchy)

lower level needs are satisfied higher level needs arise up the hierarchy, person gains more individuality,

Further

humaneous and psychological health

Basic Human Needs

Physiological Needs

Physiological Needs
This

is the need for physical survival.

This include food, water, sleep, protection from

extreme temperature, etc.

The

organisation satisfy this need by giving basic salary.

Safety and Security

Safety Needs

Safety/Security Needs
This

includes protection from physical harm, ill health, economic disaster etc.
Security

needs of an employee includes job security, increase in salary, safe working condition etc.
The

organisation can satisfy these needs by providing various benefits such as pension scheme, group insurance, provident fund etc.

Love and Belonging

Social Needs

Social Needs (Belonging or Love Needs)

This

need arises when love or affection are to be shared with others.

This

include need for conversation, sociability, exchange of feelings, recognition and belongingness.
The

organisation satisfies these needs by showing direct care and concern for employees.

Esteem Esteem Needs

Esteem Needs
a) Self Esteem: Esteem in the eyes of self. It includes desire for competence, confidence, personal strength, adequacy, achievement. b) Public Esteem: Esteem in the eyes of others. It includes prestige, recognition, acceptance, attention, status, reputation and appreciation The organization provides esteem needs by giving job titles, merit pay, peer recognition, responsibility, etc. They provide challenging work assignment and personal encouragement.

Self-Actualization

Self Actualization
It

is the desire to become everything that one is capable the stage of self actualization a person exploits his

of becoming.
At

talents and skills.

It

is the persons desire to reach the peak of ones

potential.