Sociologist George Ritzer Has Applied Weber's Theories to an Examination

question 88

Multiple Choice

Sociologist George Ritzer has applied Weber's theories to an examination of fast-food restaurants such as McDonald's. In the process of "McDonaldization," he identified four dimensions of formal rationality. Which of the following was not a dimension identified?

• A)efficiency
• B)predictability
• C)control through human technologies
• D)emphasis on quantity rather than quality

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Definitions:

Flexible Short-term Financial Policy

A financial strategy that emphasizes maintaining liquidity and flexibility in meeting short-term obligations without committing to long-term financial decisions.

Inventory Period

The time span between purchasing goods for sale and their eventual sale to customers.

Restrictive Financial Policies

Restrictive financial policies are measures implemented by a company to maintain financial stability and discipline, often involving limits on capital spending, borrowing, and dividend distributions.