After reading about George Ritzers concept of the Mcdonaldization of society, think of another organization besides fast food industry where you believe this concept may be applied l. Some examples are Amazon, Walmart.
– Explain Mcdonaldization, including a discussion of the dimensions Ritzer outlines. please use your organization as an example. Describe how each dimension of Mcdonaldization applies to your organization. Also discuss what might be the advantages and disadvantages of each dimension for the organization
– Provide some comments on the significance of the mcdonaldization for your example. do you believe the mcdonaldization makes the organization you observed operate better or not? Why or why not? Define and describe the concept of the irrationality of rationality, and describe whether or not this concept is seen in your selection.
– provide some concluding comments on the significance of the mcdonaldization in society. how might mcdonaldization of society may lead to Marxs concept of alienation? Describe how the Mcdonaldization of society may lead to Webers concept of the Iron cage. Do you see Mcdonaldization as a positive in our current society? Why or why not? Is Mcdonaldization in any way beneficial for your own social experiences?
