Question 24
[Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs] Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs explains how motivation progresses from basic survival to higher order needs. Though lacking strong empirical evidence, it remains useful for identifying motivations and barriers to career growth and beyond at different stages of life. Read the given scenarios and identify which level of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs best applies to each situation.
Based on the above data, answer the given subquestions.
[Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs] Shaktikanta, a 42-year-old lead systems architect, has a stable role, a high salary, and an impeccable safety record at his firm. However, his hardware design team operates entirely in silos across different global time zones. He spends his days reviewing schematics alone, rarely engaging in collaborative problem-solving or casual conversations, and feels entirely disconnected from his colleagues. Furthermore, his recent contributions to a major product launch were overlooked by upper management.
Which needs are primarily unfulfilled for Shaktikanta?
Physiological and Safety Needs
Social and Esteem Needs
Esteem and Self-actualization Needs
Only Social Needs