What is McDonaldization? What are its defining characteristics? Give several examples of how this process shapes work

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• McDonaldization: defining 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) East B) West C) South D) Midwest

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The idea that being a real man means emphasizing power, success, wealth, and status is known as:

a. The Sturdy Oak b. The Big Wheel c. No Sissy Stuff d. Give ‘Em Hell

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a. true b. false

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