Who is Maslow?
When was he born?
August 1st 1908
Who was the main person in the Hawthorne study?
Elton Mayo
What is the first tier of Maslow's Hierarchy?
Physiological Needs
What is the theory?
States that people are more productive when they are praised and when they know they are being watched
What are the five tiers of Maslow's Hierarchy?
Physiological needs, safety needs, love and belonging needs, esteem needs, self-actualization
When did he pass away??
June 8th 1970
What was his nationality?
Australian
What three needs must be met for a person to achieve their esteem needs?
Physiological needs, safety needs, love and belonging needs
When was the theory discovered?
1920s - 1930s
What is the idea behind the hawthorne effect?
American
Who was the second main person involved
Fritz Roethlisberger
Why are love and belonging needs important?
Satisfy our need for intimacy, friendship, family, and a sense of connection
How is the theory applied in the workplace?
Used by human resources professionals to test the effects of different working conditions
How are the hawthorne effect and maslow's hierarchy connect?
What was he most famous for?
Hierarchy of needs
What was his nationality?
American
What does Maslow's Hierarchy suggest?
If a lower need is not met, then the higher ones will be ignored
What were researchers originally studying when they discovered the Hawthorne theory?
Initially investigated how lighting affects employee productivity, but discovered that regardless of illumination changes, employees consistently improved their performance.
Why is Maslow's Theory Important?
Helps people understand their needs and set goals.
What does Self-Actualization mean?
the need to live up to one’s fullest and unique potential
How did these two psychologists contribute to the hawthorne theory?
Elton Mayo:psychological and social factors that affect job satisfaction and work efficiency
Fritz Roethlisberger: conducting experiments and looking through data that was collected in the Hawthorne Studies
What does the theory of Maslow's Hierarchy focus on?
Human Motivation
Name an example of the theory in effect
A study of hand-washing among medical staff found that when the staff knew they were being watched, compliance with hand-washing was 55% greater than when they were not being watched
What is the workplace?
A social system