Which of the Following Is NOT a Basic Assumption of the Conflict

question 81

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a basic assumption of the conflict perspective?

• A) Change is a gradual process of social evolution.
• B) Social relationships are based on economic competition.
• C) Inequalities are built into social structures.
• D) Social change is the result of conflict and competition.

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Definitions:

Net Operating Income

Net operating income reflects the profit a company makes from its operations, exclusive of taxes and interest.

Variable Costs

are expenses that change in proportion to the activity of a business, such as raw material costs, which increase with the level of production.

Direct Labor

Factory labor costs that can be easily traced to individual units of product. Also called touch labor.

Contribution Margin

The amount by which sales revenue exceeds variable costs of production, indicating the contribution towards covering fixed costs.