what 4 things did Davis + Moore believe enabled society to function?
all roles must be filled
they must be filled by those best to perform them
necessary training must take place
roles must be formed diligently
what did Davis + Moore's system of society allow?
the most able people to be matched with the most functionally important positions in society. For example, doctors paid highly. Giving high rewards to these positions gives incentives for people to compete with the most talented achieving success.
what are criticisms of Davis + Moore's theory?
occupations with lower rewards can be seen as functionally important (eg nurses).
differences in pay and status may be due to differences in power (eg MPs vs nurses).
no proof that exceptional talent is always linked to important positions.
unequal rewards may not be the best way of finding talent.
according to davis + moore, what meant that all the roles within society were filled?
giving high rewards to the positions which were functionally important and occupied by the most suitable gives incentives for people to compete with the most talented achieiving success.
