A recent study in a Bangladesh cotton mill showed that financial rewards were a greater motivator and raised performance more than did recognition and praise. Which one of the following statements might best explain this response?

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Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory suggests that lower level needs (such as financial security) must be satisfied before higher level needs (such as esteem and recognition) can act as motivators. The response in the Bangladesh cotton mill indicates that financial rewards, which address more basic needs, were more effective than recognition and praise, which address higher level needs.

A Recent Study in a Bangladesh Cotton Mill Showed That