Question

When Hilary accepted a position with Xerox Corporation in San Francisco, she knew little about what to expect. However, all her fears soon dissolved. One week before she began, she received a thorough orientation to the company, was introduced to her co-workers, was invited to lunch daily, and was encouraged to join a company-sponsored employees' club. Xerox seems to be satisfying Hilary's ____ needs.

Answer 1

Answer:

Xerox seems to be satisfying Hilary's social needs.

Explanation:

According to Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, they must be fulfilled in order to keep employees motivated and have fewer turnovers. Here are the five stages of needs in Maslow’s hierarchy:

• First level.-  Physiological needs: food, water, sleep, shelter, excretions.

• Second level.- Safety and security needs: body, employment, morality, family, health, property.

• Third level.- Social needs: friendship, family, work relationships, sexual intimacy.
• Fourth level.- Esteem needs: confidence, achievement, respect, self-esteem.

• Fifth level.- Self-actualization needs: morality, creativity, problem-solving, lack of prejudice.  

It is important for a company to create and maintain a healthy and welcoming work environment, where the employees feel respected, supported and belonging.  

In the given example, Hilary received a  thorough orientation to the company, was introduced to her co-workers, was invited to lunch daily, and was encouraged to join a company-sponsored employees' club, allowing her to form relationships at work. This is part of social integration and satisfies her needs for friendship in the work environment.