Question

Explain how Maslow’s theory and McClelland’s acquired needs theory is used in the management of organizational behavior.

Answer 1

ANS- Maslow's theory states the five needs of human which are-

• Physiological needs-These are the basic needs which a person need such as food, shelter.
• Safety needs- Safety needs include protection physically and emotionally
• Social needs- These needs require by a human to get affection from the society, social relationship with people, making friends.
• Esteem needs- These are the needs which are required for gaining status, recognition, self respect and it satisfies human inner self.
• Self-actualization needs- Self-actualization needs are those needs which are required to fulfill one's personal needs like growth, achievement of something.

McClelland's theory of needs states three basic needs which are given below-

• Need for Achievement- It is the need to achieve outstanding performance.
• Need for Power- Power is the need so that they impose their authority over others.
• Need for affiliation- Affiliation is the desire for friendly relationships.

Both the needs theory have importance and are used widely in the management of organizational behavior. Managers should recognize the employees needs, at what level they are from the Maslow theory or the McClleland's theory so that they get motivated and can do work well. These theory helps one to identify their employees needs so that they can satisfy their needs by providing them their required thing and it helps employees to work and achieve organisational goals. Therefore these theories are being used to provide motivation to employees because when employees feel that they are successful in their work or they can fulfill their personal needs than it helps in the growth of the organisation.