Understanding Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
Maslow’s theory categorizes human needs into five levels:
Physiological Needs (Basic survival: food, water, shelter)
Safety Needs (Job security, stability, financial security)
Social Needs (Belonging, relationships, team interactions)
Esteem Needs (Recognition, achievement, respect)
Self-Actualization (Self-Fulfillment) – Reaching one’s full potential, professional growth, and personal development
Why Option B is Correct?
Offering an assignment for professional growth and advancement supports self-actualization (self-fulfillment).
This aligns with Maslow’s highest level, where individuals seek to maximize their potential and achieve personal excellence.
IIA Standard 1100 – Independence and Objectivity emphasizes the importance of professional growth in auditing and management roles.
Why Other Options Are Incorrect?
Option A (Esteem by colleagues):
Professional growth may increase esteem, but the focus here is on self-fulfillment, not external recognition.
Option C (Sense of belonging in the organization):
Belonging is a lower-level need (social level), while professional growth aligns with self-actualization.
Option D (Job security):
Job security falls under safety needs, which is a lower-tier concern.
Professional development aligns with self-actualization, the highest level in Maslow’s hierarchy, which focuses on maximizing potential.
IIA Standard 1100 supports professional growth as part of career advancement in internal auditing.
Final Justification:IIA References:
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs (Self-Actualization Level)
IPPF Standard 1100 – Independence and Objectivity
