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| Which of the following is not an assumption of Maslow’s theory? |
People’s behaviour is not based on their needs.
Satisfaction of such needs influences their behaviour A satisfied need can no longer motivate a person; only next higher level need can motivate him. A person moves to the next higher level of the hierarchy only when the lower need is satisfied. |
| People’s behaviour is not based on their needs. |
| Maslow’s theory is based on the following assumptions: (i) People’s behaviour is based on their needs. Satisfaction of such needs influences their behaviour. (ii) People’s needs are in hierarchical order, starting from basic needs to other higher level needs. (iii) A satisfied need can no longer motivate a person; only next higher level need can motivate him. (iv) A person moves to the next higher level of the hierarchy only when the lower need is satisfied. |
