According to Karl Marx, When Workers Are Merely Cogs in a Machine

question 57

Multiple Choice

According to Karl Marx, when workers are merely cogs in a machine, they become estranged from their work, the product they create, other human beings, and themselves. What did Marx call this estrangement?

• A) anomie
• B) alienation
• C) the self-fulfilling prophecy
• D) verstehn

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Definitions:

High-Profile Area

A location or sector that receives a significant amount of public attention and visibility, often associated with prestige or high stakes.

Scientific Management

Development of the “one best way” to engage in a work process using the scientific principles established by Frederick Winslow Taylor.

Aspirations of Employees

Refers to the goals, ambitions, and desires that workers hold regarding their careers, workplace conditions, and progression opportunities.

Hopes and Fears

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