Which of the Following Is an Example of McDonaldization, as George

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of McDonaldization, as George Ritzer used the term?

• A) A worker says, "Sometimes I felt just like a robot. I push a button and I go this way. It was like I was a mechanical nut."
• B) A small farmer who raises organic free-range chickens says, "Sometimes it's really hard waking up before dawn and working to keep your flocks healthy, but in the end it's very rewarding, both emotionally and financially."
• C) An apprentice who makes guitars in a workshop says, "You would never believe the hard work and discipline that go into making a guitar, which is often custom made for a specific client. It takes hundreds of hours of hard, careful labor with every step deliberated."
• D) A guest at a bed and breakfast said, "It was marvelous; the innkeepers treated us like family. It was so comfortable and friendly as well as charming and romantic."

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