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Library Sciences QUESTION #1547
Question 1
Which theory of motivation, proposed by Abraham Maslow and applied to library personnel management, argues that human needs are arranged in a hierarchical order from physiological to self-actualization?
  • Theory X and Theory Y
  • Two-Factor Theory
  • Hierarchy of Needs Theory✔️
  • Expectancy Theory
Correct Answer Explanation
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs arranges human motivations in five levels: physiological, safety, social/belonging, esteem, and self-actualization. Library managers (as discussed in Evans et al., 2007) use this framework to understand what motivates staff at different career stages and life situations.