Which of the following is a common criticism of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs theory? The concept of self-actualization is unfounded. The theory's terminology tends to alienate those to whom it is applied. The esteem need is a more powerful motivator than self-actualization. There is little evidence that needs are structured or operate in the way the theory describes. It does not adequately describe how an organization can satisfy higher-order needs.

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Jasiah Weber

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5 October, 12:49

Which of the following is a common criticism of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs theory? The concept of self-actualization is unfounded. The theory's terminology tends to alienate those to whom it is applied. The esteem need is a more powerful motivator than self-actualization. There is little evidence that needs are structured or operate in the way the theory describes. It does not adequately describe how an organization can satisfy higher-order needs.

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Omar Castro · Answer 1

There is little evidence that needs are structured or operate in the way the theory describes. It does not adequately describe how an organization can satisfy higher-order needs.

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There were quite a few criticism that were made on Maslows Hierarchy of needs theory.

Firstly, there is little evidence that needs are structured or operate in the way the theory describes. It does not adequately describe how an organization can satisfy higher-order needs. There is no evidence to explain the organization of the needs and gap that what actually motivates a higher level need. Is it the unsatisfied need or the satisfied one.