What Is the Key Difference Between Robert Blauner's Analysis of Work

question 8

Multiple Choice

What is the key difference between Robert Blauner's analysis of work in modern society and Richard Sennett's analysis?

• A) Blauner emphasized flexibility and change in work organizations, while Sennett emphasizes the impact of different technologies.
• B) Blauner was most critical of bureaucracy, while Sennett is most critical of capitalism.
• C) Blauner believed that alienation was declining, while Sennett basically thinks it is increasing.
• D) Blauner wrote about job satisfaction, while Sennett wrote about work-related stress.

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Definitions:

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