Presentation by: James Trubia and Eric LaneAdministrative Theory CRJU 0624-501: Dr. Rizzo

April 7, 2015

Born April 1, 1908 inBrooklyn, New York.His parents wereSamuel and RoseMaslow. He died June8, 1970.

Parents were Jewish emigrants from Russia that treated him very poorly◦ Father constantly degrading him◦ Mother was unloving and showed no sign of affection◦ A loving uncle brought him up by teaching him norms

and values of daily life Humanistic psychologist

“I was a little Jewish boy in the non-Jewish neighborhood. It was a little like being the first negro enrolled in an all-white school. I was isolated and unhappy. I grew up in libraries and among books without friends.”

“It is as if Freud supplied us the sick half of psychology and we must now fill it out with the healthy half.”

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Developed the psychological theory “Hierarchy of Needs” in 1943

Believes hierarchy to be successful framework in research, management, and institutions

Used the terms “physiological”, “safety”, “belongingness”, “love”, “self-transcendence”

Key requirements for human survival

If need are not met, the human body cannot function properly

If these needs are not met, the human is only motivated to meet these needs◦ All others at this moment are irreverent

Idea of “safe” feeling

Absence of safety exposes people to traumatic disorders or trauma

Needs include◦ Job security and fair wages◦ Stable working environment

The feeling of belongingness

Cooperative teamwork

Promote a life and work balance

Social concerns◦ Team becomes the need

Humans have the need to feel respected

Value the employee

Positive feedback

Recognition/Awards

Refers to what a persons full potential

Desire to accomplish everything that one can possibly do

Get an employee involved in decisions

Allow autonomy by employees when needed

Achievements

Why?◦ Motivated employees

Needed in our rapidly changing workplaces

Help organizations survive

Production

High employee performance

Low employee turnover and absenteeism

Better organizational image

Acceptability to change

Better productivity

Communicate and get to know employees and coworkers

Listen to what their needs are

Tailor leadership and work place environment to meet individual needs

Provide comfortable working conditions

Reasonable work hours

Reasonable breaks◦ Bathroom◦ Eat and drink

Feeling of safe working conditions

Secure compensation/benefits

Job security

Cooperative teamwork

Interactions between employees

A sense of belonging

Getting praise and recognition

Positive feedback

Promotions◦ Added responsibilities

Allow for decision making

Give challenging work

Desire for personal achievement

Ranking system?

Is there really a hierarchy?◦ Are the levels in the correct order?

Meaning of “self-actualization”

Each newborn has a unique sets of needs because of environment, growth