According to functionalist sociologists Kingsley Davis and Wilbert Moore,all societies have important tasks that must be accomplished and certain positions that must be filled.In addition,some positions are more important for the survival of society than others and the most important positions must be filled by the most qualified people.

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This statement accurately reflects the functionalist perspective on the importance of social roles and the need for qualified individuals to fill them.

According to Functionalist Sociologists Kingsley Davis and Wilbert Moore,all Societies