Sociology I · Practice questions
Robert K. Merton
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Robert K. Merton's significant contribution to functionalism lies in his clarification and codification of functional analysis. Discuss.
15 marks · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2016–2021
Robert K. Merton
'A rigid bureaucracy is not always the most efficient way to attain organizational goals'. Comment.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2020–2023
Max WeberPower and Elites
Merton's dichotomy of manifest and latent function, helps us to go beyond the common-sense perception of the world. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2021
Robert K. MertonSociology and Common Sense
Explain the relevance of theory of Reference Group in understanding the life of an UPSC aspirant?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2021
Robert K. Merton
Dependency theories and the interactionist perspective on deviance.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Development and DependencyNon-positivist Methodologies
Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words. (a) The key to Marx's critique of capitalism is his theory of surplus-value. Analyse. (b) Merton's functional paradigm. (c) AGIL framework for tribal society in India. (d) Wert-rational action with example. (e) Social Strain Theory.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Karl MarxRobert K. Merton