What Would Max Weber Think About McDonaldization

question 56

Multiple Choice

What would Max Weber think about McDonaldization?

• A) He would be surprised, since he thought society would become increasingly more emotional and spiritual.
• B) He would think that increased efficiency in all aspects of life would lead to moral downfall.
• C) It would probably not surprise him, since he thought the complexities of modern life would increasingly lead to an increase in rationality and efficiency.
• D) He would feel that McDonaldization would impede modern life because McDonald's restaurants are not efficiently managed.

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