What Is the Major Problem with Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

question 77

Multiple Choice

What is the major problem with Maslow's hierarchy of needs in organizational behavior?

• A) It is difficult to apply to the workplace.
• B) It is vague as to how a workplace can satisfy higher-order needs.
• C) Its terminology tends to alienate those to whom it is applied.
• D) It is almost impossible to assess how well an individual has a particular need filled.
• E) There is little evidence that needs are structured or operate in the way it describes.

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