Answer: B - Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs goes in the following order:
1) Physiological - Food, housing, water, and shelter
2) Safety - Physical safety and security for oneself and family/friends, and security of employment, resources, property, etc.
3) Social Acceptance - Acceptance from friends and family, and intimate relationships
4) Esteem - Respect from others, achievement
5) Self-actualization - Personal growth, fulfillment, creativity
Key Takeaway: Abraham Maslow was an American psychologist who created this hierarchy of needs in 1943. It’s a useful framework in your personal and professional life to understanding what people are seeking. Generally, people must satisfy the lower levels (nourishment and physical safety) before they can seek higher levels of needs. As a professional manager, you can make an impact on someone in a number of areas by helping people grow, treating them with respect, and giving them a sense of security.
