Question

Which of the following statements is incorrect with reference to Maslow’s Need Hierarchy Theory of motivation?

Options

• People’s behaviour is based on their needs.

• Рeople’s needs are in hierarchical order, starting from basic needs to other higher level needs.

• Only a satisfied need can motivate a person.

• A person moves to the next higher level of the hierarchy only when the lower need is satisfied.

Answer 1

Only a satisfied need can motivate a person.

Explanation:

• Maslow’s hierarchy states that behaviour is driven by unsatisfied needs; once a need is satisfied, it no longer motivates, and the next higher-level need becomes the motivator.
• The other three statements (A, B and D) correctly reflect Maslow’s assumptions about needs and their hierarchical progression.