A Key Attribute Is the Attribute Whose Value Is

question 90

Multiple Choice

A key attribute is the attribute whose value is:

• A) undeterminable
• B) unique
• C) large
• D) the same for all attributes

Describe the non-geographic nature of organized crime's influence.

Understand the basic principles of Merton's anomie-strain theory, including the relationship between societal aspirations and the availability of legitimate means to achieve those aspirations.

Identify and describe the different adaptations to strain as proposed by Merton (i.e., conformity, innovation, ritualism, retreatism, and rebellion).

Recognize the significance of societal pressures and the goal-means gap in inducing deviant behavior according to anomie-strain theory.

---

Definitions:

Direct Materials

Raw materials that are directly traceable to the manufacturing of a specific product and included in the product's cost calculation.

Break-Even Point

The level of production or sales volume at which total revenues equal total costs, resulting in zero profit or loss.

Contribution Margin Ratio

The ratio of contribution margin to sales revenue, indicating the percentage of each sales dollar available to cover fixed costs and generate profit.

Contribution Margin Ratio

A financial metric that measures how much of a company's revenue is available to cover its variable costs and contribute to its fixed costs.