What is McDonaldization? What are its defining characteristics? Give several examples of how this process shapes work.
What will be an ideal response?
- McDonaldization defines work in terms of the principles of efficiency, predictability, uniformity, and automation.
- People now perform "McJobs" by doing a series of simple tasks (often involving pushing buttons on a computer or other machine) that the worker repeats over and over. Not surprisingly, most workers find little satisfaction in such work, and worker turnover rates are high.
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A) nominal variables are involved B) there are a very small number of scores C) a correlation is being reported D) there are only two values for the variable
Militarism is a societal focus on military ideals and an aggressive preparedness for war. Core U.S. values such as patriotism, courage, reverence, loyalty, obedience, and faith in authority help to support militarism
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
In addition to homeowners, __________ suffered during the housing bubble collapse and many faced eviction from their dwellings.
A. renters B. small businesses C. big banks D. nursing home residents
Which of these aspects of cross-border drug crime help to account for why efforts to counter it have been unsuccessful?
A. Drug criminals do not need many resources. B. Drug criminals lack expertise to commit crimes. C. Drug crimes are hard to conceal. D. inactive law enforcement