Question

Rajat puts stability in job on a high priority. Stability of job belongs to which level of needs of Maslow's needs hierarchy theory?

• A. Esteem Needs
• B. Affiliation Needs
• C. Safety Needs
• D. Self-actualization Needs

Hint:

Job and income security is a safety need.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understand the question.
Rajat values stability in his job and future income. We must place this need on Maslow's hierarchy of needs.

Step 2: Recall the hierarchy.
Maslow's order from bottom is physiological, safety, affiliation or belonging, esteem and self-actualisation needs. Safety needs cover security of job, income and protection from harm.

Step 3: Check option 1, Esteem Needs.
Esteem needs are about self-respect, status and recognition. Rajat talks about steady income, not respect. So option 1 is wrong.

Step 4: Check option 2, Affiliation Needs.
Affiliation needs are about friendship, love and belonging to a group. Nothing in the case is about this. So option 2 is wrong.

Step 5: Check option 3, Safety Needs.
Safety needs include security of job and income and post retirement benefits. Rajat wants all three. So option 3 is right.

Step 6: Check option 4, Self-actualization Needs.
This is the highest level, about reaching one's full potential. Job stability is far from this. So option 4 is wrong.

Final Answer:
Stability of job belongs to safety needs, option 3. \[ \boxed{\text{Option 3: Safety Needs}} \]