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Gabriel Farms, one of The Fruit Guys' vendors, believes in paying its employees a "living wage," which is higher than a typical minimum wage. Which of Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs is satisfied by a living wage?

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Physiological needs

Step-by-step explanation:

Abraham Maslow developed the need hierarchy theory of motivation. As per him, the urge to fulfill a need by an individual serves as primary factor of motivation.

Maslow specified the following needs in their order of hierarchy i.e from lowest to highest:

  1. Basic Physiological needs: These correspond to an individuals basic needs such as food, shelter , clothing etc.
  2. Safety Needs: Refers to security needs both physically and financially.
  3. Social Needs: Refers to the need for love, affection and friendly ties.
  4. Self Esteem Needs: Refer to an individual's self respect and self confidence.
  5. Self Actualization Needs: Refers to the need of utilizing one's full potential and capability.

In the given case, the vendor pays it's employees a higher wage than the minimum wages. These wages would help employees satisfy their basic physiological needs as conveyed by the term, "living wage".

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