Question

ASSERTION (A): Maslow’s need hierarchy theory of motivation is widely recognised and appreciated yet criticised.

REASON (R): Even though Maslow’s theory focuses on needs as a basis of motivation and helps to develop understanding about the motivation phenomenon, his propositions are questioned on their classification and hierarchy.

विकल्प

• Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true.

• Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are false.

• Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of the Assertion.

• Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of the Assertion.

Answer 1

Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of the Assertion.

Explanation:

Maslow’s need hierarchy theory is indeed widely recognised and appreciated because it provides a clear understanding of how human needs influence motivation. However, it is also criticised because the classification and strict order of needs (from physiological to self-actualization) do not always apply to everyone in the same way.