Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Dynamics in the Administration of Public Organizations under the President Buhari’s Democratic Dispensation in Nigerian Health Sector

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) | Volume III, Issue I, January 2019 | ISSN 2454–6186

Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Dynamics in the Administration of Public Organizations under the President Buhari’s Democratic Dispensation in Nigerian Health Sector

OBETA, Uchejeso; OBI, Mabel; GOYIN, Longul; OJO, James

Department of Public Administration, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria

Abstract:-Abraham Maslow became one of the foremost spokesmen of humanistic psychology who emphasized the positive side of humanity. The theory of Hierarchy of needs made motivation and job satisfaction immensely popular and helpful in assessing administrative performance. Though some corrupt behaviours which includes bribery, misappropriation, nepotism, fraud, embezzlement, extortion, favoritism, rigging of elections, and falsification of voters register, over-invoicing, money laundering, examination malpractices, health professionals’ rivalry and security challenges such as Gbokoharamism, Herdmanisn, kidnapping and assassination exist in the current President Buhari administration with serious effects on the health sector, the Buhari administration has done a lot in consideration of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs ranging from physiological, safety, belongings, esteem and self – actualization needs with very high expectations in the health sector. The chance for another term for President Buhari could be an opportunity to accomplish the Maslow’s theory of hierarchy of needs among Nigerians and in Health sector in particular.

Keywords: – Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs, President Buhari democratic administration, Nigerian Health Sector.

I. INTRODUCTION

Abraham Harold Maslow (1908-1970) is one of the most distinguished researchers and thinkers in the realm of motivation in psychology as well as in administrative theory. His theory of motivation is immensely popular and helpful in assessing administrative performance in the aspect of motivation. Maslow’s humanistic approach is very significant turning point in the evolution of administrative theories. Though Maslow’s theory have been criticized due to little empirical support, inaccuracy of hierarchy of needs, conflict with career growth and needs (gratification /activation), lack of practical and methodology support, and absence of clear evidence of classification of needs(deprivation / domination dichotomy), and self-actualisation[1, 2] the use of Maslow’s theory of needs in the narration of President Buhari Administration and behavioural perspectives from the beginning of his administration in 2015 till date is the bane of the paper with interest in the contributions in health sector.

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