Maslow theory of needs

1. Maslow's Hierarchy of
Needs Theory
By: Nicholous
Matthew
Justin
Luke

2. Basics of the Maslow Hierarchy of
Needs Theory
 Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs is a theory in
psychology proposed by Abraham Maslow in
1943.
 Maslow’s theory proposes that as humans meet
“basic needs”, we look to satisfy “higher needs”
that occupy a our mind set.
 Maslow’s theory is depicted as a pyramid in four
levels: the first three are deficiency needs (lack
of), and the top level is growth needs.
 When each level of need is accomplished, the
next level of need becomes dominate.
Therefore, no need is ever satisfied, motivation
excels individuals to feel satisfied.

3. Maslow's Hierarchy of
Needs Pyramid

4. Physiological Needs
Bottom Level of the pyramid, the
physiology needs of the human organism,
consist of:
• the need to breathe
• the need to drink water
• the need to interact
• the need to eat
• the need to dispose bodily waste

5. Safety Needs
Second Level of the pyramid, the safety needs of
the human organism, consist of:
• Physical safety (safety from aggression, violence)
• Security of employment
• Security of resources
• Mind & Moral security
• Family security
• Health security
• Security of personal property against social
indifferences such as crime

6. Love/ Belonging Needs
Third Level of the pyramid, involving
emotional-based relationships, the
love/belonging needs of the human
organism, consist of:
• Friendship
• Sexual intimacy
• Support and Communication with family

7. Esteem Needs
Forth Level of the pyramid, the esteem
needs of the human organism, consist of:
• Self-esteem
• Confidence
• Personal Achievement
• Respect of others
• Attaining respect by others

8. Self-actualization
Fifth Level of the pyramid, the Growth needs category, the self-
actualization. Self-actualization people are the following:
• Acknowledge the facts and realities of the world instead of
rejecting or denying them
• Reactive to ideas and actions
• Creative
• Interest in solving problems, usually the problems of others
• Feel closeness of others, and appreciates life
• Conforms to rules; independent from outside authority
• Objective to surrounds (are receptive of others instead of
prejudice)
“Self Actualization is the intrinsic growth of what is already in the
organism, or more accurately, of what the organism is.”
-(Psychological Review, 1949)

9. Resources
 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maslow
%27s_Hierarchy_of_Needs#Self-
actualization
 Fundamentals of Management,
Robbins & DeCenzo & Stuart-Kotze,
Chapter Nine, Pg. 240 “What is
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
Theory?”