A Fuzzy-Set, Qualitative, Comparative Analysis of Maslow’s 8th Level Pyramid on Manager’s Willingness to Change the Job

Abstract

Environments and their core principles, affect people on different levels. Maslow’s hierarchy of needs was one of the first models to depict the various factors that individuals want to fulfill, to feel content. The purpose of this study is to further develop the existing model, using its core principles, to determine, what factors motivate managers to stay in their current positions. Methodologically, the study was conducted with 325 participants, consisting of eight questions, each one matches one level of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. The results suggest that three categories of managers can be formed, to represent their decision-making and job satisfaction levels, based on their psychological background. The results close the research gap of a necessity for individually tailored and adapted analysis of character traits for supervisors and managers, to evaluate their strategic behaviors and ensure human resource capital in key positions.