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

question 35

Multiple Choice

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

• A) The McLibel support campaign, created to support members of a London environmental group being sued by McDonald's for libel over the contents of a fact sheet they distributed.
• B) A worker says, "Sometimes I felt just like a robot. You push a button and you go this way. You become a mechanical nut."
• C) 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."
• D) An apprentice that makes guitars in a workshop says, "You would never believe the hard work, the discipline, that go into the making of a single guitar, often custom made, for a specific client. It takes hundreds of hours of hard, careful labor, every step deliberated."
• E) A guest at a bed-and-breakfast said, "It was marvelous, the innkeepers treated us like family. It was so comfortable and friendly, and charming and romantic."

Identify the effective use of communication networks and styles for efficient leadership and task accomplishment.

Understand the concept and significance of goal setting in business, particularly in the context of quality, market share, customer satisfaction, and employee welfare.

Identify different types of business goals (e.g., profit, sales, social responsibility) and their impact on company strategy and operations.

Recognize how companies measure and report performance in relation to set goals using marketing metrics.

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