In this section you will hear a mini-lecture. You will hear the lecture ONCE
ONLY. While listening, take notes on the important points. Your notes will not
be marked, but you will need them to complete a gap-filling task after the
mini-lecture. When the lecture is over, you will be given two minutes to check
your notes, and another ten minutes to complete the gap-filling task on ANSWER
SHEET ONE. Use the blank sheet for note taking. Now listen to
the mini-lecture. ANSWER SHEET ONE Complete the gap-filling task. Some of the gaps below may require a
maximum of THREE words. Make sure the word(s) you fill in is (are) both
grammatically and semantically acceptable. You may refer to your
notes. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
Abraham Maslow has developed a famous theory of human needs, which can be
arranged in order of importance. Physiological
needs: the most 1 ones for
survival. They include such needs as food, water, etc. And there is usually one
way to satisfy these needs. Safety needs:
needs for — physical security — 2 The former means no illness
or injury, while the latter is concerned with freedom from worries, misfortunes,
etc. These needs can be met through a variety of means, e.g. job security,
3 plans, and safe working
conditions. 4 : human
requirements for — love and affection — a
sense of 5 There are
two ways to satisfy these needs: — formation of relationships
at workplace — formation of relationships outside
workplace Esteem needs:
self-esteem, i.e. one’s sense of achievements and success
esteem of others, i.e. others’ respect as a result of one’s
6 These needs can be fulfilled by
achievement, promotion, honours, etc.
7 : need to realize one’s potential. Ways to realize these
needs are individually different. Features of the
hierarchy of needs: — Social, esteem and
self-realization needs are exclusively 8 needs. — Needs are satisfied in 9
from the bottom up. — Motivation for needs comes
from the lowest un-met level. — Different levels of needs may
10 when they come into play.