In the context of Maslow's need hierarchy, the progression hypothesis suggests that:
A)people progress up the hierarchy as they successively gratify each level of need.
B)people with a high need for achievement seek performance excellence.
C)it is more crucial to gratify the needs at the highest level and then the ones below it.
D)the lowest level of needs represents the external incentives of employees.

Question

In the context of Maslow's need hierarchy, the progression hypothesis suggests that:​
A)​people progress up the hierarchy as they successively gratify each level of need.
B)people with a high need for achievement seek performance excellence.​
C)it is more crucial to gratify the needs at the highest level and then the ones below it.​
D)the lowest level of needs represents the external incentives of employees.​

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The progression hypothesis proposed by Maslow suggests that people progress up the hierarchy of needs as they successfully gratify each level of needs starting from the physiological needs to the highest level of needs, the self-actualization needs. This means that until the basic needs are met, individuals will not be motivated to seek the higher needs. Therefore, the answer is A. B, C, and D are incorrect because they do not describe the progression hypothesis of Maslow's need hierarchy.

In the Context of Maslow's Need Hierarchy, the Progression Hypothesis