Identify the correct sequence of hierarchy of needs in Motivation theory as given by Abraham Maslow in 1943
(A) Safety/Security Needs
(B) Affiliation Needs
(C) Self Actualisation
(D) Esteem Needs
(E) Physiological Needs
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → (E), (A), (B), (D), (C)
(E) Physiological Needs — first. These are the most basic needs, such as food, shelter and clothing. In the firm, basic salary meets them.
(A) Safety/Security Needs — second. Once basic needs are met, a person wants security from physical and emotional harm, such as job security and a steady income.
(B) Affiliation Needs — third. These are the need to belong: affection, acceptance and friendship.
(D) Esteem Needs — fourth. These are self-respect, status, recognition and attention from others.
(C) Self Actualisation — last. This is the highest need: to become what one is capable of becoming, through growth and achievement.
Maslow held that a need higher up moves a person only after the need below it is largely satisfied.
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