Benson, S. G. and Dundis, S. (2003). “Understanding and motivating health care employees: Integrating Maslow's hierarchy of needs, training and technology”, Journal of Nursing Management
Benson and Dundis describes the role of organizations in meeting each level of employee needs. Employers provide a comfortable work environment and sufficient pay to meet employee physiological needs. Safety needs are met by work environments that are safe, free of threats (such as layoffs), and offer insurance benefits. Interpersonal work relationships and a social atmosphere feed belongingness needs. Achievement, recognition, ...