Robert Merton Defines a _____ an Unintended and Unanticipated Outcome

question 4

Multiple Choice

Robert Merton defines a _____ an unintended and unanticipated outcome.

• A) dysfunction
• B) manifest function
• C) nonfunction
• D) latent function

Assess the impact of unions on wage rates.

Analyze the effects of work stoppages on overall work time.

Determine the variance in unionization rates among different occupations.

Understand the motivations and impacts of the Second New Deal.

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Definitions:

Industrialization

The process of transforming economies from primarily agricultural to one based on the manufacturing of goods, typically leading to economic growth and development.

Capital Resources

Assets such as machinery, buildings, and equipment used to produce goods and services.

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in a particular area or country, found by taking the total revenue generated in that area and dividing it by the population size.

Purchasing Power Parity

An economic theory that compares different countries' currencies through a "basket of goods" approach to determine the relative value of the currencies.