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c. Can you think of needs that are not covered by Maslow's scheme of needscharacterization? Give examples. (Marks-5)
Maslow's assumption that the lower needs must be satisfied before a person can achieve their
potential and self-actualize. This is not always the case, and therefore Maslow's hierarchy of
needs in some aspects has been falsified.
Through examining cultures in which large numbers of people live in poverty (such as India)
it is clear that people are still capable of higher order needs such as love and belongingness.
However, this should not occur, as according to Maslow, people who have difficulty
achieving very basic physiological needs (such as food, shelter etc.) are not capable of
meeting higher growth needs.
e. Do you think a person may remain un-motivated even when needs described by
Maslow are fulfilled? Explain your answer. (Marks-10)
Yes, I think a person may remain un-motivated even when needs described by Maslow.
Maslows hierarchy of needs was helpful to a certain extent in pointing out to managers why
traditional management or hierarchical bureaucracy with managers acting as controllers of
individuals was unlikely to meet the psychological needs of employees. But it offered an
unrealistic route to meeting those needs like ascension up the hierarchy of needs towards selfactualization. The truth is that not everyone wants or needs or is able to be a self-actualizing
artist or leader.
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f. Why a lowly-paid employee may not care about 'safety' at work place? (Marks-15)
A low paid employee may not care about their workplace safety because if the workplace is
good then salary not to be concern. A safe and healthy workplace not only protects workers
from injury and illness, it can also lower injury/illness costs, reduce absenteeism and
turnover, increase productivity and quality, and raise employee morale. In other words, safety
is good for business. Beside that, protecting workers is the right thing to do. Employers can
save $4.00 to $6.00 for every dollar spent on a safety and health program. Workplaces with
successful safety and health management systems reduce injury and illness costs 20-40%,
according to OSHA.
The cost of workplace injuries, illnesses and deaths is much greater than the cost of workers'
compensation insurance alone. Insurance is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to these
costs.