4.4: Maslow
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
Within your reading this week, you learned about Maslow's Hirarchy of Needs. This is likely a theory that you have heard about prior to this course, however, you may not have considered how the theory can be applied to workplace motivation.
First : Watch the following 5:14 video: Improving Motivation with Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Theory
- As you watch the video, pay close attention to what employees are looking for within each level of the hierarchy.
Then: Watch the following 5:20 video: Culinary & Hospitality Opportunities at Wegmans
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After watching the video, consider the following:
- Which aspects of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs does Wegmans' approach appear to help satisfy?
- Would you be surprised to learn that Wegmans has earned a place on Fortune's "Best Company to Work For" list every year since it began? Why or why not?
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What did you hear in the video that would be most enticing to you if you were considering a position at Wegmans?
- Consider how this would relate to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs. Which need would you be looking to satisfy?