Which is a way to fulfil physiological needs?

• A. Teamworking, good communication systems and social facilities
• B. Adequate pay to subsidise needs and accommodation
• C. Praise, awards and rewards for achievement
• D. Opportunities to be challenged, be creative, solve problems and make decisions

Answer: (B)

Physiological needs are the basics required for survival—food, water, shelter, warmth, and sleep. In a workplace, the way to fulfil these is by ensuring employees have adequate pay to cover living costs and accommodation. When pay is enough, workers can afford essentials like food, rent or mortgage, utilities, and healthcare, so these basic needs are met and they can function effectively at work. The other options relate to higher-level needs after the basics—social belonging through teamwork and facilities, esteem through praise and rewards, and growth through challenging, creative work. These are important for motivation, but they don’t directly satisfy the basic survival requirements.