Which of the following theoretical perspectives sees a certain amount of deviance as useful for society?
A. biological
B. symbolic interactionist
C. economic
D. functionalist
Answer: D
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
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A. no one was aware of the potential risks of the space shuttle missions she studied. B. information loss at NASA may have contributed to the space shuttle disasters. C. all NASA employees and departments were aware of the potential risks. D. everyone at NASA had open lines of communication with all others at NASA.
Which of the following is the only industrialized country which does not provide paid child leave?
a. United States b. Mexico c. Ireland d. Sweden
Which of the following is not a characteristic of bureaucracy?
a. hierarchy of authority b. favoritism in selection of personnel c. specialized division of labor d. system of rules and procedures e. written records of organizational activities