Question

We discussed Maslow and his Needs Hierarchy. List the five levels of the hierarchy from highest to lowest and provide an example of what you would do to try and motivate law enforcement employees based on each of the levels.

Answer 1

1. Physiological needs

2. Safety needs

3. Love and belongingness needs

4. Esteem needs

5. Self-actualization needs

Step-by-step explanation:

Physiological needs - these are biological requirements for human survival, e.g. air, food, drink, shelter, clothing, warmth, sex, sleep.

Safety needs - once an individual’s physiological needs are satisfied, the needs for security and safety become salient.

Love and belongingness needs - after physiological and safety needs have been fulfilled, the third level of human needs is social and involves feelings of belongingness.

Esteem needs are the fourth level in Maslow’s hierarchy and include self-worth, accomplishement and respect.

Self-actualization needs are the highest level in Maslow's hierarchy, and refer to the realization of a person's potential, self-fulfillment, seeking personal growth and peak experiences.