1.Questions

Please use the case study 1 below and apply Maslow's and McClelland's theory to explain it!

Case Study 1

Introduction

One of the most basic reasons for working is the need to earn a living.This is a need that weas individuals all have to fulfill.And to do so, it is essential that we work.The need for a certain amount of money comes from a person's lifestyle and circumstances.A young, single adult for example, needs less money to support their basic needs than an older, married adult with children.Therefore, the older adult has the need to earn a higher wage to support his or her family.To meet these basic needs, employees are motivated to get promoted,receivea pay raise through performance, earn bonuses, or simply find employment with another employer that will satisfy their need for more income.If the needs of the employee are not met by the employer, they may become disgruntled and find employment elsewhere.Instead of falling behind in performance, which will lead to loss of income to meet their basic needs, the employee may leave the company for an opportunity to better meet their needs.It is part of supervision's responsibility within the company to retain employees and in order to do so, they must ensure that the employees needs are met.

John's dilemma

John is a father of two young children with a wife who is a stay at home mom.The company he works for pays him a wage that is enough to support his family, however, he has just found out his wife is expecting another child.John has to now reassess his needs.Perhaps John needs a larger house, a larger vehicle, and more importantly, a larger income.He has currently met the highest income potential in the current position he is currently working in and is aware that there is not sufficient room for promotion to a higher position within the company because all of the positions are filled.Unless another employee loses his or her job, John is stuck in his current position.Additionally, with the current economic situation, the company hasstopped performance bonuses and restricted overtime to save money.In order to meet his need for a higher income, John needs to be promoted or seek employment elsewhere.John is considered to be a good employee and his supervisor does not wish to lose him. However, John's personal needs outweigh the need his employer has to keep him employed in his current position without a promotion.His supervisor must make a decision based on how much they need John as an employee and what they are willing to do to keep him a part of their company. John needs to decide how much of a higher income is necessary to meet his needs, and how he plans on fulfilling that need.