Maslow's Theory: Another View

Maslow (1954) theory barely explains human motivation in it's true perspective. The hierarchical model, which he advances is very simplistic if it is seen in terms of complexity of human nature. He has attempted to explain human motivation in a sequential order, which states that once one get satisfied with one motive on the lowest ladder then he moves on a step further up. Contrary to the 'sequential order' explanation, the present author theorizes that human motives i.e., biological, security and social are placed on the edges of a tringle and any one of them can take' a primary position and the rest move on to a secondary level. Selection of motive depend on one's cognitive structure, training and culture.