Critically Evaluate the Claim That “the Ordering of...

Critically evaluate the claim that â€Å"the ordering of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs is accurate†. Refer to relevant theoretical and empirical evidence to support your argument. Maslow’s hierarchy of needs is one of the most important theoretical systems in humanistic psychology. However, the ordering of this system is not accurate and this is evidenced by various criticisms of Maslow’s conception of ‘self-actualisation.’ Individuals do not need to satisfy the lower needs in order to reach self-actualisation, they do not need to conform to Maslow’s idea of self-actualisation, nor do they have to reach it in order to live happy and fulfilled lives. The needs that motivate behaviour cannot be reduced in such a simplistic theoretical system.†¦show more content†¦This criticism however is refuted by Brennecke and Amick (1975) in Whitson and Olczak (1991) by pointing out that those who have reached self-actualisation have realised a responsibility to participate in the everyday social world and to be oriented to its problems (p 80). Another notable criticism of self-actualisation is suggested by Schur (1976) in Whitson and Olczak (1991) in which Schur argues that Maslow’s idea of self-actualisation being the ideal level to reach for everybody may put a lot of pressure on individuals and it may make them feel insecure rather than guide them towards self-actualisation. For example, if the media conveyed to an individual that their very reason of living was to reach a certain stage and that individual feels they haven’t reached that stage yet they may become neurotic and insecure, in which Thorne (1975) in Whitson and Olczak (1991) termed ‘actualisation neurosis.’ However, Whitson and Olczak (1991) denounce this criticism by suggesting that the possibility of a neurotic reaction in an individual would be more attributed to their own sense of failure than theShow MoreRelatedLearning from the Fashion Industry: a Structured Literature Review39302 Words   |  158 Pagesmy supervisor, Dr. Ch ris Morgan, for his guidance and support. His willingness to discuss and advise benefited the completion of this study. I would also like to thank the members of the advisory group who contributed to this study. Especially, I would like to express my appreciation to Mr Sanaul Mallick, for his availability and contribution. I would also like to thank my friends at Cranfield University and in Greece for their support during this demanding year. Last but not least I wouldRead MoreStephen P. Robbins Timothy A. Judge (2011) Organizational Behaviour 15th Edition New Jersey: Prentice Hall393164 Words   |  1573 Pageswritten request to Pearson Education, Inc., Permissions Department, One Lake Street, Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458, or you may fax your request to 201-236-3290. Many of the designations by manufacturers and sellers to distinguish their products are claimed as trademarks. Where those designations appear in this book, and the publisher was aware of a trademark claim, the designations have been printed in initial caps or all caps. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Robbins, StephenRead MoreStrategic Marketing Management337596 Words   |  1351 PagesStrategic Marketing Management Dedication This book is dedicated to the authors’ wives – Gillian and Rosie – and to Ben Gilligan for their support while it was being written. Acknowledgements Our thanks go to Janice Nunn for all the effort that she put in to the preparation of the manuscript. Strategic Marketing Management Planning, implementation and control Third edition Richard M.S. Wilson Emeritus Professor of Business Administration The Business School Loughborough University