Ravi has recently joined a firm and feels lonely as he knows no one there. His manager puts him in a small team and invites him to the office get-togethers, so that Ravi feels accepted by the group. Which need of Ravi is the manager trying to satisfy?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Affiliation/Belonging needs
Option (1) Esteem needs — Incorrect. Esteem needs cover self-respect, autonomy, status, recognition and attention. Ravi is being helped to feel accepted.
Option (2) Safety/Security needs — Incorrect. Safety needs give protection from physical and emotional harm, through job security, stable income and pension plans. Ravi’s job and income are not at risk here.
Option (3) Affiliation/Belonging needs — Correct. These needs refer to affection, a sense of belongingness, acceptance and friendship. Ravi feels lonely. A small team and office get-togethers help him make friends and feel accepted by the group.
Option (4) Self actualisation needs — Incorrect. This is the highest need: the drive to become what one is capable of becoming, through growth and achievement of goals. Ravi wants to be accepted by the group.
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