How does Maslow's Theory of Human Needs Explain Conflict in Human Society?

Maslow’s model of what the five basic needs are for humans to advance, as described by Urwiler, R.N. (2008) are physiological needs, safety needs, social needs, self-esteem needs and self-actualization needs. Once an individual is missing any of the basic physiological needs to survive such as “oxygen, food, water and warmth”, then the behavior changes. “If one or more of these basic needs is lost, the priorities of a person immediately shift to satisfying the missing need” (p.83). Maslow, A. H. (1948) also found that meeting these needs could also address other conflicts in society. Humans need food, water, clothing and shelter to survive.
To explain Abraham Maslow’s Theory, one can imagine a pyramid chart as also figured by Berl, R.L., Williamson, N.C., & Powell, T. (1984). As the needs of humans are met and the individual’s development rises to the top, the less conflict and behavior issues. Information Technology is a tool that is needed to create, share and use information for various reasons. Our banks are connected to computers and the money is submitted electronically when we have our checks directly deposit. People who work full time and unable to attend college can now take College courses online to further their education. We also have the ability to obtain or find the necessary resources and services to meet our basic needs. In order to get and keep these basic needs, an individual should have employment to obtain these needs. As society progresses, the hiring process will only be done via computer and the hiring selection process will no longer be based on face-to-face interaction, but based on your education and experience level. Perhaps, equal opportunity can then be possible. However, minorities are still unable ...

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...hers out in my community, at work, with my family and my friends. In my professional life, I will look to improve on and find ways to avoid conflict through interpersonal and intrapersonal skills. As a supervisor or manager, I will keep in mind the needs of both staff and clients to provide as much as my resources can provide. A model work place and positive reinforcement on a work well done will be implemented with my staff. I will look at how my action as a reaction. The writing, reading and sharing online courses at Bryant and Stratton College, has allowed me to grow to understand that everyone learns and communicates differently. The Think Sociology text book by (Carl, 2011) has also provided me with a better understanding of these conflicts that do occur in society. Most importantly, ways on how to better understanding what is needed to function in society.