The Early Sociologist Who Argued That Deviance Might Be Functional

question 67

Multiple Choice

The early sociologist who argued that deviance might be functional for society was ________.

• A) Max Weber
• B) Henri Saint Simon
• C) Emile Durkheim
• D) Karl Marx

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Definitions:

Asset Purchase

The buying of a company's assets instead of its stock, often to acquire specific items rather than taking over the business entirely.

Leveraged Buyout

An acquisition where the buyer uses a significant amount of borrowed money to finance the purchase of a company, often using the assets of the company being bought as collateral for the loans.

Corporate Takeover

The acquisition of control over a corporation by another company or investor group, typically through the purchase of a majority of its stock.

Shareholder Votes

The rights given to investors in a corporation to vote on key company decisions and elect the board of directors, crucial for corporate governance.