The Davis-Moore Thesis States That

question 115

Multiple Choice

The Davis-Moore thesis states that

• A) equality is functional for the operation of society.
• B) the more inequality a society has, the less incentive people have to look for work.
• C) society must attach enough rewards to important jobs to attract the talent needed to perform these jobs well.
• D) meritocracy is less productive than a caste system based on birth.

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