Different Parts of a System May Be at Odds with Each

question 52

Multiple Choice

Different parts of a system may be at odds with each other and can produce unintended negative consequences or

• A) deviance.
• B) latent function.
• C) dysfunction.
• D) manifest function.

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Definitions:

Decision

The process of making choices among alternative courses of action.

Sunk Costs

Costs that have already been incurred and cannot be recovered, and thus should not affect future business decisions.

Future Costs

Costs that will be incurred in the future, impacting decisions on investments, production, and other business activities.

Relevant

Relates to or directly impacts the subject under discussion.