Marslow’’s Hierarchy of Needs
Abraham Maslow has developed a famous theory of human needs, which can be arranged in order of importance.
Physiological needs: the most【1】ones for survival. They include such needs as food, water, etc. And there is usually one way to satisfy these needs.
【2】needs: needs for a) physical security; b) 【3】security. The former means no illness or injury, while the latter is concerned with freedom from【4】, misfortunes, etc. These needs can be met through a variety of means, e. g. job security,【5】plans, and safe working conditions.
Social needs: human requirements for a) love and affection; b) a sense of belonging. There are two ways to satisfy these needs: a) formation of relationships at workplace; b) formation of relationships outside workplace.
Esteem needs: a) self-esteem, i. e. one’’s sense of achievement; b) esteem of others, i.e. others’’ respect as a result of one’’s 【6】These needs can be fulfilled by achievement, promotion, honours, etc.
Self-realization needs: need to realize one’’s potential. Ways to realize these needs are individually【7】.
Features of the hierarchy of needs: a) Social, esteem and self-realization needs are exclusively【8】need. b) Needs are satisfied in a fixed order from the bottom up. c)【9】for needs comes from the lowest un-met level, d) Different levels of needs may【10】 when they come into play.