Which dimension of George Ritzer’s McDonaldization promotes standardization across time and space, like scripting employee statements and expecting almost ritualistic-like behaviors of customers?
A. efficiency
B. calculability
C. predictability
D. control through nonhuman technology
C. predictability
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John's dad is in the military, serving overseas. Which of these is NOT cited by your text as a possible negative outcome of parental military involvement that John may suffer as a result?
A. heteronormativity B. behavioral problems C. poor academic performance D. anxiety
In explaining the problem of homelessness, conservatives point to__________.
A. the recent increase in low-wage jobs B. the low minimum wage C. personal problems, such as alcohol abuse and mental illness, among the homeless D. our nation's high rate of poverty
Under NCLB, each state was permitted to set its own proficiency benchmarks to be determined by standardized tests. According to the 2007 report "The Proficiency Illusion," improvements in the passing rates on states can be largely explained by
a. improved teaching at schools in danger of failing. b. setting a lower bar on the 8th grade test. c. true growth in student learning. d. declines in the difficulty of those tests.
Those who see poverty as a moral problem believe that poverty hurts the economy because the poor are unable to consume very much.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)