Maslow's Theory
Maslow's Theory
MGT 331: Organizational Behavior
Directed Study
Maslow's Theory
You can't fly without supply', is the motivational slogan that is well known throughout the military, associated with the supply squadrons located all around the world. In Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory, which is set up to resemble a pyramid, one could almost place supply at the very top of the pyramid, in the higher order of needs position, this is due to supply being the foundation of the military. Supply can affect the military a great deal in accomplishing the mission, both positively and negatively. Therefore this requirement for supply and the effect they could have on the rest of the military would be enormous. As is compared to Maslow and his theory, you must have supply in order to be successful with anything else you need to accomplish will existing in the military realm. This order of needs listed by Maslow is the higher order of need, which includes self- actualization and esteem. These higher needs are merely essential in having before you can even imagine moving onto the rest. Which are the lower orders of needs, including social, safety, than finally physiological. All these needs are essential to have in order to be proven successful, as is supply in the military lifestyle.
Self-Actualization
Self-actualization is the highest level of need in the Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory. Self-actualization is the need to fulfill oneself. It's the need to grow and use abilities to the fullest and most creative extent (Schermerhorn, 2000). Self-actualization is an on-going process. Individuals, who are self-actualizing with a single exception, are involved in a cause outside their skin (Maslow, 1968). Sometimes people do not know what they want when there is a need for self-actualization. This could be due to the fact that some of the lower order of needs has not been met. An...
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