Which Statement Best Reflects a Structural-Functionalist View of School Functions

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which statement best reflects a structural-functionalist view of school functions?

• A) Schools transmit universal social values such as individual rights and equality.
• B) Schools are designed along the lines of an open curriculum,and encourage cooperation.
• C) Schools are said to promote cooperation among students,not competition.
• D) Schools operate on the principle that those with the least ability are rewarded.

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Definitions:

Price Index

A price index measures the average change over time in the prices paid by consumers for a market basket of consumer goods and services.

Replacement Cost

The cost to replace an item or asset at current prices, disregarding its original purchase price or accumulated depreciation.

Operating Margin

A profitability measure calculated as operating income divided by revenue, showing the percentage of profits generated from operations before taxes and interest.

Variable Costing

An accounting method that only includes variable production costs (costs that change with the level of output) in the cost of goods sold and treats fixed costs as period costs.