Application of Early Theories of Motivation (Scenario)
Weston has two very different first-line supervisors who report directly to him. Aaron really "cracks the whip" at his employees and firmly believes in strict controls and punishment for those who do not meet company expectations. Zach, on the other hand, has very few controls and believes that as long as people know what their objectives are, they will exercise self-control and self-direction. Aaron has been trying to use working conditions to increase the level of productivity in his department. When workers complained about unsafe working conditions, Aaron supplied them with protective gear and implemented new safety procedures. However, despite the improved working conditions, employees were still not motivated. Zach, on the other hand, had chosen to delegate responsibility and offer workers opportunities for growth. These efforts appeared to be much more successful at improving productivity.
-According to Maslow,the concerns expressed by the workers in Aaron's department reflect which level of needs?

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The concerns expressed by the workers in Aaron's department reflect the safety needs, which is the second level of Maslow's hierarchy of needs. Aaron tried to use working conditions to increase productivity, indicating that the employees had not yet satisfied their safety needs. Despite the implementation of new safety procedures, the employees were still not motivated in Aaron's department. On the other hand, Zach's efforts to delegate responsibility and offer opportunities for growth were more successful at improving productivity, indicating that his employees had already satisfied their safety needs and were focusing on higher-order needs such as esteem and self-actualization.