Maslow Was Mainly Concerned with Explaining How

question 190

Multiple Choice

Maslow was mainly concerned with explaining how

• A) jobs could be broken down into very simple tasks that could be performed by unskilled employees.
• B) human motivation was related to a hierarchy of needs.
• C) managerial assumptions about employees affected their style of management.
• D) to achieve open two-way communication within an organization.

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Definitions:

Professionalization

The process by which an occupation transforms into a more formal profession, often acquiring specific qualifications, ethical standards, and a higher status.

Medical Model

A theory or approach that treats mental or physical illnesses primarily through the use of drugs, surgery, or other medical interventions, focusing on treating symptoms rather than underlying social or psychological issues.

Diagnosis

The process of identifying a disease, condition, or injury from its symptoms and signs through examination, testing, and analysis.

Sick Care System

A term often used to describe a health care system that focuses more on treating illness and medical conditions after they occur rather than on prevention and health maintenance.