From a functionalist perspective, social inequality
a. causes people in the entry-level jobs to work harder.
b. ensures that the best-qualified people will fill the most demanding positions.
c. increases the motivation level of all workers.
d. guarantees that the least-qualified people will not seek the most important jobs.
B
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