Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University 2011 B.E SS parer -RSTM -1YEAR - Question Paper
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elaborate the major theories of motivation? Critically review of Maslows need priority theory
Maslows need priority model theory
The subsequent important proposition has been advanced by A.I.I. Maslow about human behavior in analyzing his model.
a) Wants are endless: - Wants of a man are innumerable and never ending So, as soon a5 1 of his wants is satisfied a different appears in its place.
b) A satisfied need is no more a motivator:- As soon as 1 need is satisfied. It looses its capacity to induce the man to work and only unsatisfied needs or fresh needs can motivate people to work.
c) Needs have Hierarchy of Importance:- Maslow is of the opinion that needs are satisfied in an order. As soon as the lower level needs are satisfied, those on the next hi her level emerge and demand satisfaction.
Maslow Need Hierarchy
Maslow has suggested the subsequent hierarchy of needs which an individual attempts to satisfy in order.
1) Basic Physiological Needs: - The Physiological needs concern the needs of human body such as food, shelter and cloth. They are basic to preserve human life and are more or less universal.
2) Safety and security needs: - These needs come 2nd in the hierarchy and are concerned with the physical and financial security. These include job security, physical security, security of income, old age provision etc.
3) Belongingness, Social or Love needs :- Man being a social animal is always interested to live in a society or group which loves him most. He wants to provide or receive love. These needs refer to the needs of conversation, capability, exchange of feeling and grievances, recognition and belongingness.
4) Esteem and status Needs: - Next in the hierarchy are esteem or egoistic needs. These needs may be: i) Self-Esteem ii) Public-Esteem
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