Which of the Following Is NOT Posited by Functionalists to Be

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT posited by functionalists to be integral to social systems:

• A)Social systems involve interdependency of the parts of the system.
• B)Social systems are dynamic and always changing.
• C)Social systems are designed to meet human needs in an orderly way.
• D)Social systems are relatively well integrated and harmonious.
• E)Social systems may have diverse consequences which affect individuals and the society as a whole.

Identify the components and significance of collective bargaining agreements in the U.S.

Comprehend the pluralist perspective on employment relations as a system of legitimate but sometimes conflicting interests.

Understand the concept of the representation gap in labor relations.

Recognize current issues in labor relations, such as labor standard violations and the impact of low union density.

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Definitions:

Economic Payoff

The return or financial outcome received from an investment, decision, or policy, typically expressed in terms of profit or cost savings.

Behavioral Economics

A field of economic research that incorporates psychological insights into human behavior to explain economic decision-making.

Irrational

Describes a decision maker who chooses an option that leaves him or her worse off than choosing another available option.

Rational Decision

A decision-making process that is based on making choices that result in the optimal level of benefit or utility for the individual.