Karl Marx Claimed That Workers Found Their Work Meaningless Because

question 5

Multiple Choice

Karl Marx claimed that workers found their work meaningless because they ________.

• A) were not motivated to excel
• B) were poorly paid and worked long hours
• C) were not organized
• D) had no control over their situation

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