Introduction
Abraham Maslow's "Hierarchy of Needs" theory proposes that people have five basic, universal needs. These five basic needs categorized as physiological, safety, belongingness, social, esteem, and self-actualization. Maslow developed these needs in a hierarchical pattern with physiological needs being the most influential and necessary as until this first need is satisfied, a person cannot move forward to satisfying the other needs. (Engleberg & Wynn)
Maslow's Needs
When a person's physiological needs are met, that individual will next seek out to acquire safety needs. Once safety needs have been satisfied, Maslow believes that individuals begin to look for a sense of community to fulfill their belongingness needs. Esteem needs are often satisfied by recognition from peers and senior level employees. The final of Maslow's needs, self-actualization, is the realization the individual has achieved to their greatest potential.
Each of Maslow's needs is a stepping......
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