Question

TOPIC 2: Use Figure 2.6 Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs and the accompanying text in Chapter 2 to discuss three products you use and what need they fill in your life. Please use specific examples and explain how they relate to the hierarchy. (5 points per product)

Answer 1

• Toothbrush:
  • This is an item used by all, is a basic need and physiological need and one of the primary requirements for me and for all.
• An Ipad:
  • This is an esteem need, it is a replacement for an laptop or PC, providing convenience and is used by anyone to do the work of a laptop but also to show others pride.
  • This is required when all other needs below are satisfied, which are physiological , safety and social needs. If a person has the lower end of the pyramid needs satisfied only then the ipad makes sense, else it is not valued as much.
• A flat:
  • This is need that belongs to Safety needs and required for every person's safety and requirement, some might need a basic flat, some might need in terms of a plush apartment or some might require a bunglow with resort like luxury, but the basic need remains the same of safety.
  • This is the second level of need and follows only after the physiological needs.