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goal attainment
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One of the four functional prerequisites in Talcott Parsons's theory of action systems. Along with adaptation, integration, latency it forms the so-called AGIL scheme. Goal attainment is the process through which human and other resources are mobilized for the attainment of collective goals and purposes. In a social system, the goal attainment functions are met through political activities and mobilization occurs through the generation and exercise of power. See also functionalism.
Subjects: Social sciences — Sociology
