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In Terms of Cultural Goals and Means to Attain Them

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In terms of cultural goals and means to attain them, describe each of the five modes of adaptation that Merton outlined in strain theory.


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Pay Equity

The principle that individuals should receive equal pay for work of equal value, aimed at eliminating wage disparities based on gender, race, or other non-job-related factors.

Bargaining Unit

A group of employees with a clear and identifiable community of interests who are represented by a single labor union in collective bargaining.

Point Method

A job evaluation method that quantitatively assesses a job's key components using a point system, contributing to determining its relative value or pay scale.

Scientific Process

A methodical and empirical approach to research and investigation characterized by systematic experimentation, observation, and analysis.

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