Dante's Pipe Works provides lunch breaks, reasonable work hours, and wages that are sufficient for their employees to afford essentials such as food and shelter. According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory, Dante's Pipe Works addresses an employee's ___ needs.

A) physiological
B) safety
C) social
D) esteem needs
E) self-actualization

Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory suggests that the most basic needs for humans are physiological needs, such as food, water, and shelter, followed by safety needs, such as a secure and stable work environment. Dante's Pipe Works addresses both of these needs by providing lunch breaks and wages sufficient for employees to afford essential needs and by maintaining reasonable work hours and a secure work environment. Therefore, the best choices are A) physiological and B) safety.