Which of the Following Is an Example of McDonaldization, as George

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of McDonaldization, as George Ritzer used the term?

• A) A worker says, "Sometimes I felt just like a robot. I push a button and I go this way. It was like I was a mechanical nut."
• B) A small farmer who raises organic free-range chickens says, "Sometimes it's really hard waking up before dawn and working to keep your flocks healthy, but in the end it's very rewarding, both emotionally and financially."
• C) An apprentice who makes guitars in a workshop says, "You would never believe the hard work and discipline that go into making a guitar, which is often custom made for a specific client. It takes hundreds of hours of hard, careful labor with every step deliberated."
• D) A guest at a bed and breakfast said, "It was marvelous; the innkeepers treated us like family. It was so comfortable and friendly as well as charming and romantic."

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Definitions:

Short Term Profitability

The ability of a company to generate profit over a brief period, often evaluated on a quarterly or annual basis.

Marketing Costs

Expenses related to promoting and selling products or services, including advertising, product promotion, and sales force expenses.

Design Costs

The expenses associated with the conceptualization and development phases of product creation, including research, design, and prototyping.

Research and Development

The investigative activities a business conducts to improve existing products and procedures or to lead to the invention of new products and procedures.