For Managers, the Importance of Maslow's Contribution Is That He

question 40

Multiple Choice

For managers, the importance of Maslow's contribution is that he showed that workers

• A)are only interested in compensation that helps them fulfill physiological needs.
• B)are as complex as their organization.
• C)have needs that cannot be understood by their employer.
• D)expect an employer to fulfill every level of their hierarchy of needs.
• E)have needs beyond that of just earning a paycheck.

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Definitions:

Stakeholder Theory

A framework for organizational management that emphasizes considering the interests of all parties affected by business decisions, not just shareholders.

Kantian Theory

A moral philosophy asserting that decisions should be based on whether the action would be acceptable as a universal law and respecting individuals as ends in themselves.

Deontological Theory

A moral philosophy where the morality of an action is based on its adherence to rules or duties, rather than the consequences of the action.

Utilitarian Theory

A normative ethical theory that suggests that the best action is the one that maximizes utility, often defined as maximizing happiness and reducing suffering.