What Explanation Does Functionalism Have for Prejudice and Discrimination Today

question 58

Multiple Choice

What explanation does functionalism have for prejudice and discrimination today?

• A) Prejudice and discrimination are the result of a struggle for scarce resources.
• B) Prejudice and discrimination are perpetuated by economic, not racial, factors.
• C) Prejudice and discrimination are established on an international level.
• D) Prejudice and discrimination are more or less nonexistent because, as functionalism would predict, they are nonfunctional.
• E) Prejudice and discrimination help to increase group cohesion.

Learn how different types of businesses measure activity (e.g., by wells serviced, client-visits, units produced, tenant-days).

Understand the concept of planning budgets and their adjustments based on actual activity levels.

Learn about the financial management practices in service companies versus manufacturing companies.

Understand the implications of activity variances on employee salaries and wages.

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Definitions:

Work Sampling

A statistical method used to estimate how much time is spent on different activities, by taking random samples and observing at those times.

Time Studies

The process of measuring the time required to complete work tasks, often for the purpose of improving efficiency or setting time standards.

Flexible Workweek

An alternative work arrangement allowing employees to choose their working hours within agreed-upon limits.

Shifts

Changes or movements in personnel, time periods for work, or positions, often referring to the scheduling of work periods.