Maslow’s Hierarchy Theory

Maslow's hierarchy of needs is a theory in psychology proposed by Abraham Maslow in his 1943 paper

“A Theory of Human Motivation” in Psychological Review. Maslow subsequently extended this idea to include his observations of humans' innate curiosity. It includes bellow needs.

5. Self-actualization Needs

4.Esteem Needs

3.Social Needs.

2.Security Needs.

1.Phsycological Needs

Basic Assumptions of

Maslow’s Hierarchy

According to Maslow, individuals are motivated by unsatisfied needs. As each of these needs is significantly satisfied, it drives and forces the next need to emerge.

People’s behaviour is based on their needs.

Satisfaction of needs influences their behaviour. Maslow believed that human behaviour is based on their needs. Man is a wanting being, i.e. his needs are growing continuously, even when some needs are satisfied. Satisfaction of such needs influences their behaviour. When one need is satisfied, they will move to strive for other needs. Human needs are of a varied and diversified nature.

A satisfied need does not motivate.

People’s needs are in hierarchical order, starting from basic needs to other higher-level needs. Needs have a definite hierarchy of importance. A satisfied need can no longer motivate a person to work; only next-higher level need can motivate him. As soon as needs on a lower level are fulfilled, those on the next level will emerge and demand satisfaction. This suggests that bread (food) is essential and is a primary need of every individual.

A satisfied need can no longer motivate a person

Only next higher-level need can motivate him. A satisfied need does not act as a motivator. A person moves to the next higher level of the hierarchy only when the lower need is satisfied. The needs network for most people is complex, with several affecting the behavior of each person at any one time.

If one need is satisfied, then another need replaces it. A person moves to the next higher level of the hierarchy only when the lower need is satisfied. When one need is satisfied another need emerges to take its place, therefore, people are always expecting to satisfy some need. In general, lower level needs must be satisfied before higher level needs are activated.                Maslow's  Hierarchy  Theory