A society has seen a recent influx of immigrants. The members of the government and major businesses for the society must decide how to deal with this. Based on Durkheim's functionalist theory, which of the following would provide the most good for that society?

A. They should try to relocate as many of the immigrants as possible.
B. They should move the immigrants into the lower paying jobs that no one else wants.
C. They should decide which jobs need the most people and place the immigrants there.
D. They should encourage the immigrants to follow the talents they have.


Answer: D

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