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CP123/60098/12
ORGANISATION THEORY
COURSE CODE: 300
LECTURER:
AIM; THE RELEVANCES OF ABRAHAM MASLOW HIERARCHY OF NEED THEORY TO THE ORGANISATION AND ITS WEAKNESS.
Theory
Is the principle of explanation and prediction for a class of phenomena.
Maslow hierarchy of need theory. Is a theory in psychology anticipated by Abraham Maslow in his 1943 paper "A Theory of Human Motivation". Maslow consequently extended the idea to include his observations of humans ' innate curiosity, over the years researches and authors has tend to criticizes the theory as being irrelevant in most part of the world for is western in nature Contrary to such assertion, Maslow’s hierarchy of needs theory remains relevant in every sector of our business today as its best analyzes below Maslow’s hierarchy of needs where the lower order needs may be linked to organizational culture. Every new organization passes through this lower order stage in which they struggle with their basic survival needs. At the third level of the Maslow’s hierarchy, social needs would correspond to the formation of organized roles within the organization into distinct units, depicting the human resource management function which resonates according to the tone set by organizational culture. The positive interaction of organizational culture and human resource management would result in self-esteem and self-actualization. This is manifested through the employees’ performance which showcases the strength and reliability of their organization in the face of competitors. It also implies that the organization through its employees has excelled and met their objectives, mission and vision statement.
Maslow hierarchy is applicatable under the following areas;
1) Organizational culture
Is a complex network of values and norms that guides an individual’s behaviors. It involves a set of beliefs, values, assumptions and experience that are acquired through learning,
CP123/60098/12
ORGANISATION THEORY
COURSE CODE: 300
LECTURER:
AIM; THE RELEVANCES OF ABRAHAM MASLOW HIERARCHY OF NEED THEORY TO THE ORGANISATION AND ITS WEAKNESS.
Theory
Is the principle of explanation and prediction for a class of phenomena.
Maslow hierarchy of need theory. Is a theory in psychology anticipated by Abraham Maslow in his 1943 paper "A Theory of Human Motivation". Maslow consequently extended the idea to include his observations of humans ' innate curiosity, over the years researches and authors has tend to criticizes the theory as being irrelevant in most part of the world for is western in nature Contrary to such assertion, Maslow’s hierarchy of needs theory remains relevant in every sector of our business today as its best analyzes below Maslow’s hierarchy of needs where the lower order needs may be linked to organizational culture. Every new organization passes through this lower order stage in which they struggle with their basic survival needs. At the third level of the Maslow’s hierarchy, social needs would correspond to the formation of organized roles within the organization into distinct units, depicting the human resource management function which resonates according to the tone set by organizational culture. The positive interaction of organizational culture and human resource management would result in self-esteem and self-actualization. This is manifested through the employees’ performance which showcases the strength and reliability of their organization in the face of competitors. It also implies that the organization through its employees has excelled and met their objectives, mission and vision statement.
Maslow hierarchy is applicatable under the following areas;
1) Organizational culture
Is a complex network of values and norms that guides an individual’s behaviors. It involves a set of beliefs, values, assumptions and experience that are acquired through learning,
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