Key Points
Key Points: Maslow’s Need Hierarchy Theory of Motivation
- Maslow’s theory explains motivation through a hierarchy of five human needs.
- Physiological, safety, affiliation, esteem and self-actualisation needs form the hierarchy.
- Only unsatisfied needs motivate behaviour; satisfied needs lose their motivating power.
- Movement to higher-level needs occurs after lower-level needs are reasonably satisfied.
- Despite criticism, the theory remains an important tool for understanding and motivating people.
