The "McDonaldization" of society refers to the:
A) obesity epidemic in American society
B) growing scale of bureaucratic organization as a means of controlling society
C) increased uniformity and rationality of society due to fast-food-restaurant operating principles
D) phenomenal success of McDonald's restaurants as a model for bureaucracies and governmental organizations

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The "McDonaldization" of society refers to the increasing standardization, efficiency, and rationalization of all aspects of society, modeled after the principles of fast-food restaurants like McDonald's. This includes a focus on speed, calculability, predictability, and control, and is seen in many areas beyond the food industry, such as healthcare, education, and entertainment. It does not necessarily refer to the obesity epidemic or the scale of bureaucratic organization. While it may be seen as a successful model for some organizations, it also has drawbacks and criticisms related to dehumanization, homogenization, and loss of creativity and authenticity.

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