An Example of Change in the Nature of Competition Is

question 78

Multiple Choice

An example of change in the nature of competition is:

• A)increased interest in urban living
• B)more cultural diversity
• C)increased government regulation of commerce
• D)collapse of Enron Corporation

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Definitions:

Conflict Theory

Conflict theory is a social theory that views social life as a competition, and focuses on the distribution of resources, power, and inequality as causes of social conflicts and social change.

Societal Beliefs

Widely held views, values, and norms within a community or society that influence behavior and attitudes.

Privileges

Special rights, advantages, or immunities granted or available only to a particular person or group of people.

Functionalist Perspective

An approach in sociological theory focusing on the functions of each part of a society and how these parts contribute to the stability and functionality of the whole.