Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Applied:
School Abroad VS School USA
Abstract
This paper looks at Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, which is an arrangement of five basic needs (Self-actuation, Esteem, Belongingness, Safety and Physiological) that, according to Maslow, motivate behavior. We will look into how this model influenced my education, pointing out similarities and differences, or lack thereof between my education abroad (England) and within the United Stated. The Contemporary Management book utilized in class calls it a “Need Theory” suggests that to motivate workforces, managers should determine what needs people are trying to satisfy in organizations and then ensure that people receive the outcomes that satisfy these needs when they perform at a high level and contribute to organizational effectiveness. (Maslow, p.321) HHopefully, we can see based on how this model was utilized during my time in school, what kind of motivation and behaviors arise from the student as a whole from both sides.
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Applied - School Abroad VS. School USA
Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs have influenced schools nationwide focusing on the five basic needs, self-actuation, esteem, belongingness, safety and physiological. How they were implemented through similarities and differences in schools I attended (English VS American), will provide a snapshot on how the overall student can fare within a given curriculum, American or European.
Self-actualization means to realize one’s full potential as a human being. (Maslow, p. 306.) An example of this goes straight into my studies in England; we had no choice in classes to learn. We all learned the same thing. We had to learn three basic languages, French, German and Spanish. Not only did we learn the language, but in order to receive full marks for the class, we actually traveled to that specific country and used what we learned in class to live and provide for ourselves, while being graded by the teachers....