Which of the Following Propositions Is Central to Robert Blauner's

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following propositions is central to Robert Blauner's argument in his book Alienation and Freedom?

• A) Alienation is a key feature of capitalism, and varies little across industries.
• B) Worker ownership of the means of production is necessary to reduce alienation.
• C) Automated technologies that demand high skill levels lead to reduced alienation.
• D) Industrial democracy offers the best hope of reducing alienation in the workplace.

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