Nico Is a Passenger in a Car Driven by Owen,whose

question 25

Multiple Choice

Nico is a passenger in a car driven by Owen,whose negligence causes an accident,injuring himself.Nico,uninjured,accompanies Owen to Parkside Hospital in an ambulance.The ambulance is hit by a car driven by Quin,injuring Nico.Nico files a suit against Owen,whose best defense is

• A)assumption of risk.
• B)contributory negligence.
• C)negligence per se.
• D)superseding cause.

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Definitions:

McDonaldization

A term referring to the process by which principles of fast food restaurants, such as efficiency, predictability, and control, come to dominate more sectors of society and the economy.

George Ritzer

An American sociologist known for his work on consumerism, globalization, and the McDonaldization of society.

Max Weber

A foundational figure in sociology known for his theory on the Protestant ethic and the spirit of capitalism, and his contributions to the understanding of social authority, bureaucracy, and social stratification.

Glocalization

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