Question

Study the pyramid given below that represents Maslow’s Hierarchy of Human Needs, and answer the questions that follow.

1. Name the missing need that appears at the base of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Human Needs. [1]
2. Identify the needs corresponding to the following descriptions:
   1. Human beings want to build meaningful relationships with others. [1]
   2. Human beings attempt to realise their full potential. [1]
3. Why is Maslow’s Hierarchy of Human Needs represented by a pyramid? [1]
4. What needs of employees are satisfied by the following incentives given by an organisation?
   1. Gratuity [1]
   2. Recognition at the annual meeting [1]
5. Give any two differences between Motivation and Morale. [2]

Answer 1

1. Physiological Needs
2. 1. Social Needs (Belongingness Needs) - friendship, love, acceptance, relationships.
   2. Self-Actualisation Needs - achieving full potential, personal growth, creativity. 
3. 1. Human needs are arranged from basic to higher levels.
   2. Lower level needs must be satisfied before higher needs become important. 
   3. Basic needs form the base while higher psychological needs appear at the top.
4. 1. Gratuity - Safety Needs (financial security).
   2. Recognition at annual meeting - Esteem Needs (respect appreciation).

5. Basis	Motivation	Morale
   Meaning	Process of stimulating employees to perform better.	Overall attitude and satisfaction of employees.
   Nature	Individual orientated.	Group orientated.