Michael's employer has recently experienced financial problems, and several rounds of layoffs have occurred. michael is still employed; however, it is likely that his needs have become heightened. self-actualization esteem physiological safety

The correct answer is D. Safety

Explanation:

In psychology, the term needs refer to the elements an individual consider necessary in his life, these needs influence the behavior or actions of people and are part of their motivations. Additionally, needs  are classified into five types including physiological needs that refer to essential needs such as food, water, etc; safety needs related to the security in different context including job; social needs including the need for love and affection; esteem needs related to the self-perception and esteem and self-actualization needs related to self-development. Considering Michael is experiencing financial problems and is mainly afraid of being fired from his job which is related to the safety need, in this case, his safety needs are being heightened as this situation makes Michael feel some pressure or urgency for safety or feeling he has a stable job. Thus, in this case, the type of needs that have become heightened are Michael's safety needs.

in this scenario it would be the consumer demand as most influential in making the decision. the band members need to figure out where and from whom they will make the most money, in other words who out of the two consumer groups - football fans or car drivers - will spend their money, who is more likely to contribute to their cause and buy what they are offering.