Applying Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Theory to Library and Information Science Professionals: A Study on Job Satisfaction and Motivation

More, Ramkisan and Gawande, Nilesh Applying Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Theory to Library and Information Science Professionals: A Study on Job Satisfaction and Motivation. Vidyawarta, 2023, vol. 2, n. 48, pp. 75-79. [Journal article (Paginated)]

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English abstract

This study aims to assess the motivation level of library and information science professionals working in the libraries of the colleges affiliated with the University of Mumbai in accordance to Maslow hierarchy of need theory. Quantitative research method was employed among 62 library and information science professionals for conducting this research study. Data was collected through a structured questionnaire employing five-point Likert scale and the data analysis was performed using Microsoft Excel. The findings of the study show that overall job satisfaction among library and information science professionals working in the colleges affiliated with the University of Mumbai was high, moreover, there are certain areas like financial compensation, working conditions, and professional development that need improvement.

Item type: Journal article (Paginated)
Keywords: Motivation; Job satisfaction; Motivation; Maslow’s hierarchy of need theory; University of Mumbai; College libraries; Library and information science professionals
Subjects: F. Management.
Depositing user: Ramkisan A. More
Date deposited: 07 May 2025 08:46
Last modified: 07 May 2025 08:46
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10760/46547

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