The Principles of McDonaldization May Actually Result in Less Efficiency,drive

question 65

Multiple Choice

The principles of McDonaldization may actually result in less efficiency,drive customers away,and damage the environment in the long run.Ironically,these are examples of the ________ consequences of the rational process of McDonaldization.

• A) bureaucratic
• B) irrational
• C) inconsequential
• D) latent

Differentiate between set-point theory and the influence of environmental factors on body weight.

Analyze global trends in obesity and recognize it as a growing health concern.

Understand the effect of sleep on appetite and eating behavior.

Grasp the concepts of motivation and how they relate to eating behavior.

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Definitions:

Aggregate Planning

The method of creating, examining, and keeping an initial, rough plan of an organization's total activities.

Level Scheduling

A manufacturing process management technique aimed at producing goods at a constant rate to avoid fluctuations in production and inventory levels.

Hire/Layoff Workers

The process of recruiting and integrating new employees into a company, or conversely, reducing the workforce through terminations due to economic or organizational reasons.

Aggregate Planning

A method involving the creation, examination, and upkeep of an initial, rough timetable for all the activities within an organization.