Question of the Day

Which of the following, developed by a behavioral scientist, explains how people meet their various needs through work?

A. The Hierarchy of Work

B. The Meaning of Work

C. The Hierarchy of Needs

D. Needs, Wants, and Work

 

Answer: C – The Hierarchy of Needs, developed by a behavioral scientist, explains how people meet their various needs through work.

Explanation: Abraham Maslow, a behavioral scientist, developed the Hierarchy of Needs in 1954. In this theory, it explains all of the myriad needs that people meet through a successful and satisfying work life: physiological needs (like food and shelter), safety needs, social needs, esteem needs, and needs for self-actualization.