Need to Firmness: A Hint as to Need Theories

Abstract

Jo ur na l o f Abstract The emergence of various needs theories demonstrates man’s constant interest in understanding his own human nature more and better. These theories have some overlaps, while each one contains diverse sub-categories. However, with a closer look, we find out that all these theories primarily intend to satisfy one certain need which is the "need for stability". Stability may be defined as the absence of constant and repetitive occurrence of events, behaviors or stimuli that can otherwise disrupt the function and equilibrium of individual and social systems. Therefore, when stability is present, equilibrium prevails over the system. Since stability bears stages, any human or organizational system may have higher aspirations to satisfy their needs by moving to higher stages. As a result, they temporarily disrupt their stability in order to achieve stability advantage. This is comparable to an investor who temporarily puts his economic stability at risk in a project only to achieve higher growth. This theoretical paper has tries to round up needs and stability theories so it might make a new contribution to the administrative and behavioral sciences