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List the shortcomings of using Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Theory as a motivational tool.

List the shortcomings of using Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Theory as a motivational tool.

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Kavungya
i. A major criticism of the idea is that not all these needs are, or can be, satisfied through work.
ii. The theory cannot accommodate an individual seeking to satisfy several needs t the same time.
iii. The theory does not recognize the demands of the organizational situation. As a consequence of their product, service, structure, technology or environment, some organizations do not provide a suitable environment for self-actualization.
iv. The same need can cause different reactions in different people.
v. Many people settle for less than reaching the ultimate.
vi. People have different needs that may not be in the same order.
vii. If the theory is accepted wholly, it can mislead management in its desire to motivate staff.
viii. Job satisfaction does not lead to or equal improved work performance.
ix. The theory ignores the role of others in the work place and therefore the modern concepts of teams.
Kavungya answered the question on April 30, 2021 at 06:46

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