MASLOW’S HIERARCHY OF NEEDS: A CRITICAL EVALUATION

Abstract

Needs are the core factor in the evolution of human beings on this Earth. The psychology of the human mind is enormously influenced by needs. It motivates one to achieve his goal. The whole world is running around to fulfil the needs that have been extracted from the human mind. In this regard, Abraham Maslow proposed in 1943 a hierarchy of needs where he explained human needs ranging from lower-order needs to higher-order needs. Once the lower-order needs have been met by human beings, a tendency is urged within them to meet the higher-order needs. The objective of this paper is to evaluate Maslow's hierarchy of needs. A descriptive survey methodology has been used by the researcher. The study is based on secondary sources of data.