In 1943 Abraham Maslow proposed that individuals have five basic needs, arranged in a hierarchy from lowest to highest they are physiological, safety, love, esteem, and self-actualization.  David McClelland focused on a needs-based theory which proposed that individuals have three basic needs: the need for achievement, the need for affiliation, and the need for power.  The needs described in both these theories are often used by managers during the motivation and goal-setting process with employees.

1. Why do you believe it is important to understand the needs of your employees?  How will this benefit the organization? 
2. As a manager what are the basic needs that could be fulfilled by the organization if the Maslow theory is used?  What are the needs that fall in line with the McClelland theory? 
3. How can the needs listed be turned into motivation to help the employee succeed?

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Assignment CriteriaProficient DescriptorPoints

Quality of  Main Post

16 Points 
Total

Student’s main post meets or exceeds the following requirements: 

• Responds completely to all of parts of discussion question (4 points) 
• Communicates content information accurately and/or logically (4 points) 
• Delivers a thoughtfulresponse demonstrating insights and reflections (4 points) 
• Connects to both key content conceptsand personal experiences (4 points)

/16 pts.

Response to Peers

16 Points
Total

Responds to a minimum of  2 peers (8 points per response)

• Substantiveresponse (4 points) 
• Furthers the conversation with peers. Examples could include  (4 points): 
  • Provides additional resources 
  • Connects to key concepts 
  • Shares personal or professional experiences 
  • Contributes new information or perspective 
  • Presents a competing viewpoint

/16 pts.

Support from Learning Resources

4 Points
Total

At least one post refers tocourse learning resources./4 pts.

Professional Writing

4 points

Response is well-organized, clear, and free of grammatical and mechanical errors.

Posts demonstrate courtesy and respect for others.
/4 pts.Total40 points possible/40 pts.

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