Once a need is satisfied, people will move on to the next need. Maslow argues that it is unmet needs that determine human motivation. The workplace is made up of a wide range of individuals and motivation can depend on an employee's unmet needs. Ultimately, an employee's willingness to have their needs met will impact the level of motivation they demonstrate. The higher the level of motivation, the higher the level of job satisfaction and the higher the level of productivity. Alternatively, the process can be somewhat reversed: the higher an individual's job satisfaction, the more motivated they are and the higher the resulting level of productivity..