Can Maslow's Theory Help With Hiring?

Can Maslow's Theory Help With Hiring?

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Though the Maslow Needs Hierarchy is apparent in several areas of life, in none of these is it more prevalent than in the business world. With the many and varied stages of life that different people are in, there is a much greater concern about the possibility of conflict in business. While the manager of a department may have achieved the stage of self-actualization and has a family, his/her entry level worker may only be at the cusp of securing their first apartment.

The prior case study depicts the difference between people at different levels of Maslow's pyramid. Someone who is consistently having trouble providing their basic survival and physiological needs is going to be under great stress. Unfortunately, employees under such stress will begin to show it through their poor work performance.

Conversely, someone who has met these basic needs, with an apartment, family, and enough money to easily get by, will more often than not provide superior work compared to others. It is difficult to focus in the monotony of the daily workday, and having the ability to provide that focus increases efficiency and effectiveness in the workplace.

The best type of employee to hire should be found through a vigorous interview process; those with the most stable life environment are the best workers to have. During the hiring process, recall the Maslow theory that notes the best employees should be in the self-actualization and esteem stages; these people usually focus on others' needs while completing their work tasks.

Esteem stage employees benefit businesses because their main desire is to gain attention and respect from those around them. They gain this attention and respect by providing quality work and maintaining excellent relationships with other employees. Their competitive drive allows them to excel at their jobs and any kind of workplace competition increases quality performance and workplace cohesion.

Employees in the self-actualization stage are also useful employees. These employees are focused on the task at hand. They have a calmer demeanor, knowing their self-worth and not having the lesser of life's struggles bearing down on them. Also, since people do not stay in a single stage, and my slide back down the pyramid, it is better to have someone who is still high enough on the pyramid, even with a backslide, who will still be a confident, efficient worker.

The Maslow pyramid theory is useful in many areas of life, but serves the business world best. Savvy employers realize that having staff who are more focused, more competent, and more efficient ensure ultimate success. This success can be secured by hiring employees who demonstrate the traits enabled by the top tier of Maslow's hierarchy.

About the Author:
Daiv Russell is a management and marketing consultant with Envision Web Marketing. Read more Articles about Management, learn about Abraham Harold Maslow and Maslows hierarchy of needs.



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