Question

Ana Tocco, the strength coach and nutrition/wellness coordinator, states: "I think he keeps challenging us." She discusses how employees are asked to share their thoughts and ideas for the organization. She also mentions that they try to live up to high expectations. These statements best exemplify what layer of Maslow's hierarchy of needs? - Security needs - Physiological needs - Self actualization needs - Belongingness needs Use your knowledge of the motivational theories to classify the following statements or situations into the appropriate theory. Equity theory Two- factor theory Social Reinforcement learning theory theory Example:

One employee is dissatisfied by low pay and poor working condition, but when the employee receives a raise and better working conditions, he has neutral feelings about his job. It is not until he gets recognition for high achievements on the job that he is satisfied.

Answer 1

Ana Tocco's statements reflect self-actualization needs from Maslow's hierarchy, while the example provided aligns with Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory.

Step-by-step explanation:

The statements by Ana Tocco as a strength coach and nutrition/wellness coordinator are indicative of a layer of self-actualization needs in Maslow's hierarchy of needs. Being challenged, sharing thoughts and ideas, and striving to live up to high expectations are all aspects of reaching one's full potential, which is characteristic of self-actualization. This represents the top tier of Maslow's pyramid, where the focus is on achieving personal growth and fulfilling one's own unique capabilities.

When analyzing the example provided in the context of motivational theories, it aligns with Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory. In this theory, certain factors cause job dissatisfaction (hygiene factors), such as low pay and poor working conditions, and other factors lead to job satisfaction (motivators), like recognition and achievement. The employee's dissatisfaction being addressed by hygiene factors (raise and better working conditions) followed by satisfaction due to motivators (recognition for high achievements) reflects this theory.