IASSC Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (ICBB) — Question 92

Who pioneered the concept of hierarchy of needs in his paper ‘A Theory of Human Motivation’?

Answer options

• A. Herzberg
• B. Maslow
• C. Douglas McGregor
• D. Deming

Correct answer: B

Explanation

Abraham Maslow is recognized for introducing the hierarchy of needs, which outlines the stages of human motivation. The other options, such as Herzberg, Douglas McGregor, and Deming, contributed to different theories and concepts in management and psychology but did not develop the hierarchy of needs framework.