According to the functionalist perspective, the unequal ...

[jparksx]

According to the functionalist perspective, the unequal distribution of rewards is necessary in order to
 
  a. ensure that the most functionally important occupations are filled by the best-qualified people.
  b. make the least functionally important occupations attractive to the masses.
  c. justify denying some people the opportunity to achieve functionally important occupations.
  d. make the system as democratic as possible.

Question 2

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.

[jomama]

Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

B