6 Transformational Leadership Series: Maslow's Needs Theory

[Simmy56]

Maslow's theory is so outdated, archaic, and misleading. Heuristically useful, yes. Empirically realistic, no. First, motives aren't organized along a hierarchy. Second, needs are a weak motivator; goal setting theory is the most robust motivation theory. Align needs and goals to maximize employee commitment. Third, Maslow never actually provided research. McClelland's research on need for power, need for achievement, and need for affiliation is more relevant to organizational behavior.

[sgt7]

Personally i think its a good theory. You can also use it as a means of gaining insight on how to help others. For example if i know someone whos' basic needs are not being met i may be in a position to help. If their basic needs and security needs are met they may simply need to be valued. This aspect of helping others tends to be neglected in my opinion. It is common to over look this aspect possibly because of the materialistic paradigm which is prevalent in our culture.

[Modeket]

this theory has a lot of criticisms....infact Clayton Alderfer's ERG Theory tries to straighten it up..makes it more realistic..coz one lower level need dsnt necessarily hav to be met to move to higher needs practically....

[omidjavidi]

fuck maslo

[Adiga035]

Fuck YOU

a great theory! one of the best

[RapperEater303]

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